Davis County Water Intelligence Brief

June 9, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

Davis County's municipal water supply — delivered by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD) via the Davis Aqueduct — enters summer 2026 drawing on an upstream reservoir system that recharged earlier than normal following an anomalous March melt event that pushed snowpack meltout 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median. Local canyon creeks on the Wasatch Front have largely transitioned to baseflow conditions, consistent with this early-season timing. Reservoir storage data and 7-day forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations monitoring the Davis County watershed area have completed seasonal meltout:

The trace SWE reading at Farmington and zero SWE at Farmington Lower are consistent with end-of-season conditions — the median SWE for this date is also effectively 0.0 inches at both stations, meaning these readings reflect normal late-season status rather than a below-normal anomaly. The meaningful signal for 2026 is timing: meltout occurred 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, meaning runoff pulse and recharge to the upstream WBWCD reservoir system concluded earlier than typical. No additional snowmelt contribution to local canyon creeks or aqueduct inflows should be expected.

Streamflow Conditions

Three USGS gauges provide current flow context for Davis County and the broader Weber River Basin:

Farmington Creek and Kays Creek are small Wasatch Front drainages serving as supplemental local sources and snowmelt timing indicators — they are not Davis County's primary supply. Both are in falling condition, consistent with the transition away from snowmelt-driven flows into summer baseflow. The Weber River at Gateway at 251 cfs and falling reflects broader basin recession following the early 2026 melt season. Municipal providers and suburban water systems in Davis County rely primarily on WBWCD project water delivered via the Davis Aqueduct — canyon creek conditions are a secondary indicator. Return flows from Davis County's municipal and agricultural users drain into Farmington Bay, a Great Salt Lake sub-basin, making regional water use efficiency relevant beyond the local supply picture.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through June 8, 2026; USGS streamflow data through June 9, 2026

Data Current As Of: June 9, 2026 | Utah Division of Water Rights

Important Disclaimers: This brief provides automated analysis for informational purposes only. Specific numerical claims have not been independently verified. Consult official sources including your local water district, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD), Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company, and Utah Division of Water Rights for regulatory decisions and water rights administration.