Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

August 3, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

The Weber-Ogden basin enters August 2026 carrying the legacy of an anomalous early-melt water year — SNOTEL stations at Ben Lomond melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, compressing the natural recharge window for Pineview Reservoir and the broader upstream system. Pineview Reservoir's current storage trajectory is the defining variable for Ogden Valley dairy, hay, and alfalfa operators this season, as its release schedule directly governs what Ogden River irrigators receive through the remainder of the irrigation season. Reservoir storage data, 7-day forecast details, and depletion analysis are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations reporting for the Ben Lomond area show fully melted conditions as of August 2, 2026:

At this point in the calendar, a median SWE of 0.0" is expected at both stations — late-season snowpack in the Wasatch Range is normally absent by early August. These readings do not indicate a below-normal condition *today*. The critical signal for 2026 is timing: Ben Lomond Peak was tracking approximately 13 inches below normal at peak SWE earlier this water year, and both stations melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date. That early departure means the natural, gradual late-spring melt contribution to Pineview Reservoir and upper Weber River storage — which typically extends into June — was effectively absent this season. No snowmelt-driven late-season recovery is available; the basin is operating entirely on stored water and base flows.

Streamflow Conditions

Three USGS gauges provide current basin coverage:

Taken together, the Ogden River gauge at 244 cfs reflects active Pineview management serving Ogden Valley's core agricultural users, while the Weber at Ogden's rising signal at only 60 cfs underscores how substantially upstream diversions draw down the mainstem before it reaches the valley floor.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through August 2, 2026; USGS streamflow data through August 3, 2026

Data Current As Of: 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.