Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

June 29, 2026 | Free Tier

Situation Summary

The Weber-Ogden basin enters peak irrigation season under a stressed 2026 water year: snowpack melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, and Ben Lomond Peak recorded among the lowest peak SWE values in the basin this water year. Pineview Reservoir's storage trajectory is the defining variable for Ogden Valley dairy, hay, and alfalfa operations — its release schedule directly controls what reaches Ogden Valley irrigators through the summer. Reservoir storage data, 7-day forecast details, and depletion analysis are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations serving the Weber-Ogden basin have fully melted out as of the June 28 observation date — a condition that is normal for this point in the calendar year, but arrived 4–6 weeks earlier than the historical median meltout date.

Ben Lomond Peak (station 332:UT:SNTL): SWE 0.1 inches, snow depth 0.0 inches. No percent-of-median is shown for this date, meaning the median SWE at this station is also effectively 0.0 inches — the station is at its expected seasonal condition today. The basin concern for 2026 is not current SWE but meltout timing: this station was approximately 13 inches below normal at peak SWE earlier this water year, representing one of the most stressed snowpack readings in the Weber basin on record for this season.

Ben Lomond Trail: SWE 0.2 inches, snow depth 1.0 inch. Similarly, no percent-of-median is shown, indicating this station is near its normal seasonal condition for late June. The residual depth reflects isolated late-season snow rather than meaningful late-season water supply.

The practical consequence: snowmelt-driven inflows to Pineview Reservoir and the broader Weber system concluded weeks earlier than normal. The basin is now fully dependent on stored reservoir supply for the remainder of the irrigation season.

Streamflow Conditions

Three active USGS gauges provide coverage across the Weber-Ogden system as of June 29.

Ogden River Below Pineview Reservoir (gauge 10140100): 271 cfs, currently rising. This is the primary agricultural supply gauge for Ogden Valley irrigators — it measures Pineview Reservoir releases flowing toward Huntsville, Eden, and Liberty-area dairy, hay, and horse operations. A rising signal at this gauge indicates active release management by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. Ogden Valley operators should coordinate with the Ogden River Water Users Association for current delivery scheduling.

Weber River at Gateway (gauge 10128500): 258 cfs, currently rising. This gauge captures upper Weber River system flows upstream of the Ogden metro area, reflecting contributions from the broader reservoir system including upstream storage managed by WBWCD.

Weber River at Ogden (gauge 10137000): 96 cfs, currently falling. This is the basin integrator gauge — it captures total Weber River mainstem flow after upstream diversions and reservoir releases have been applied. The falling signal here, contrasting with rising flows at the upstream gauges, reflects the degree to which agricultural and municipal diversions are drawing from available supply. Western benchland alfalfa growers in Pleasant View, Farr West, and Harrisville should note that mainstem availability at this point is measurably tighter than upper-system readings suggest.

Note: Weber River flows contribute to Great Salt Lake elevation — consumptive use within Weber County is part of the broader GSL inflow picture.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through June 28, 2026; USGS streamflow data through June 29, 2026

Data Current As Of: June 29, 2026

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, Utah Division of Water Rights, and USGS for current conditions and regulatory decisions.