Montana snowpack deficits continue to grow

Montana snowpack deficits continue to grow

As of March 1, most Montana basins are reporting below normal snowpack, ranging from around 60% to 95% of median, as unseasonably warm temperatures persist. Current snowpack percentages compare the amount of snow water equivalent in the mountains to the median amount typically seen on March 1. In a low-snow year like the current one, snowpack often sits around 70-80% of median, while a high-snow...