Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

June 8, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

The 2026 water year for the Weber-Ogden basin was defined by an anomalous early melt: Ben Lomond Peak melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, compressing the snowmelt runoff window and limiting seasonal recharge to Pineview and upstream system reservoirs. Ogden Valley irrigators — dairy operations, hay, and alfalfa producers — are entering the peak irrigation season with a supply picture shaped entirely by Pineview Reservoir storage and ongoing Ogden River release management by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Reservoir storage data, 7-day forecast details, and operational release projections are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations monitoring the Ben Lomond and adjacent ranges show complete meltout as of June 7, 2026:

A reading of 0.0" SWE at this date reflects normal seasonal meltout for these elevations — the median SWE for early June at these stations is also 0.0". However, the critical 2026 context is when meltout occurred: Ben Lomond Peak tracked among the most stressed basins in Utah this water year, running approximately 13 inches below normal at peak SWE earlier in the season. Meltout arrived 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date. No additional snowmelt-driven inflow to Pineview Reservoir or the upstream system — Echo, Rockport, Lost Creek, and East Canyon reservoirs — should be expected. The seasonal recharge window has closed.

Streamflow Conditions

Three USGS gauges provide current basin picture as of June 8, 2026:

The Ogden River Below Pineview gauge is the primary supply indicator for Ogden Valley irrigators. At 255 cfs and rising, current releases are supporting active irrigation demand — but this flow reflects managed releases from Pineview, not snowmelt inflow. Ogden Valley dairy operators, hay growers, and alfalfa producers should monitor this gauge alongside release schedules from the Ogden River Water Users Association.

The Weber River at Ogden gauge — the basin integrator after all upstream diversions and reservoir releases — reads 147 cfs and is falling. This declining trend on the lower mainstem reflects the post-melt transition and warrants attention as the irrigation season advances. The Weber River is a primary inflow to the Great Salt Lake; basin-wide consumptive use this season carries environmental relevance beyond agricultural supply.

The Weber River at Gateway gauge reads 344 cfs and is holding stable, providing context for upper-system flows before downstream diversions reduce volume at the Ogden gauge.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through June 7, 2026; USGS streamflow data through June 8, 2026

Data Current As Of: June 8, 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 — primary water authority managing the Weber Basin Project: Pineview, Echo, Rockport, Lost Creek, and East Canyon reservoirs), U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region, for Pineview Reservoir operations), Ogden River Water Users Association, and Utah Division of Water Rights for regulatory decisions and water rights administration.