Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

July 13, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

The 2026 water year in the Weber-Ogden basin is defined by an anomalous early meltout — Ben Lomond Peak and surrounding SNOTEL stations melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, driven by an exceptional March heat wave that moved peak runoff well ahead of normal schedule. With snowpack contribution now complete for the season, Pineview Reservoir storage trajectory and ongoing Ogden River release schedules are the defining supply variables for Ogden Valley irrigators through the remainder of summer. Reservoir storage data, 7-day forecast details, and depletion analysis are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations reporting for the Weber County area show fully melted conditions as of July 12, 2026, which is normal for this point in the calendar:

No percent-of-median figures are reported for either station at this date, which is expected — the historical median SWE for both stations is also 0.0" in mid-July. These readings do not indicate below-normal conditions today. The critical 2026 snowpack story is one of timing: both stations melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date. That early meltout accelerated spring runoff into Pineview Reservoir ahead of schedule, with implications for how much carryover storage remains available now, in the heart of peak irrigation demand season.

Streamflow Conditions

Three USGS gauges are active in the Weber River basin as of July 13, 2026:

The Ogden River Below Pineview gauge (the critical agricultural supply indicator for Ogden Valley) is reporting 278 cfs, stable as of this morning. This gauge directly reflects Pineview Reservoir release decisions by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District — it is what Ogden Valley dairy operators, hay growers, and livestock farms are actually receiving in their headgates. The stable reading indicates managed releases are currently holding steady.

The Weber River at Gateway (165 cfs, stable) reflects mid-basin mainstem conditions upstream of major Ogden metropolitan diversions. The Weber River at Ogden (41 cfs, falling) is the basin integrator gauge — it captures total system flow after all upstream reservoir releases, diversions, and return flows have been accounted for. The falling trend at the Ogden gauge warrants attention as a signal of tightening downstream availability. Note that the Weber River is a major inflow source to Great Salt Lake; conditions in this basin carry environmental implications beyond agricultural supply.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through July 12, 2026; USGS streamflow data through July 13, 2026

Data Current As Of: July 13, 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, and Utah Division of Water Rights for regulatory decisions and water rights administration.