Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

August 24, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

The Weber-Ogden basin enters the final stretch of 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 registered among the lowest peak SWE values in Utah this water year. Pineview Reservoir's storage trajectory and current Ogden River release schedule are the defining variables for Ogden Valley dairy, hay, and alfalfa operations through season's end. Reservoir storage data, 7-day forecast details, and depletion analysis are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations reporting for Weber County show conditions consistent with full seasonal meltout, which is normal for late August.

Ben Lomond Peak (Station 332:UT:SNTL) — August 23, 2026:

SWE: 0.1" | Snow Depth: 0.0"

Ben Lomond Trail — August 23, 2026:

SWE: 0.1" | Snow Depth: 1.0"

No percent-of-median figures are reported for either station, which is expected: the median SWE for both stations on this date is also 0.0", meaning current readings are at normal seasonal condition for late August. The accurate 2026 story is not today's snowpack reading — it is the timing of meltout. Both stations melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, driven by an anomalous March heat wave across the Mountain West. Ben Lomond Peak was approximately 13 inches below normal at peak SWE earlier this water year, placing the Weber-Ogden basin among the most stressed in Utah for water year 2026. That early, depleted melt pulse has already passed through the system. No meaningful snowmelt recharge to Pineview Reservoir or Ogden River flows should be expected for the remainder of the season.

Streamflow Conditions

Three USGS gauges are active in the Weber River Basin as of August 24, 2026.

Ogden River Below Pineview Reservoir Nr Huntsville, UT — 234 cfs (rising)

This is the primary agricultural supply gauge for Ogden Valley irrigators. At 234 cfs and rising, Pineview is currently releasing water to the Ogden River corridor — a meaningful signal for dairy operations, hay, and alfalfa producers in the Huntsville and Eden areas who depend on Ogden River Water Users Association deliveries. The rising trend warrants monitoring: operators should confirm with WBWCD and the Ogden River Water Users Association whether this reflects a scheduled operational release or other system activity.

Weber River at Gateway, UT — 135 cfs (falling)

This gauge captures Weber River mainstem flow in the upper-to-mid basin. The falling trend is consistent with late-season conditions following meltout and declining tributary inputs.

Weber River at Ogden, UT — 100 cfs (stable)

This is the basin integrator gauge — it reflects total Weber system flow after all upstream diversions and reservoir operations have shaped the hydrograph. At 100 cfs and stable, it provides a baseline reading of what the mainstem is delivering through the Ogden metro reach. Note that Weber River inflows are a meaningful contributor to Great Salt Lake elevation; late-season basin consumption affects GSL as environmental context for the broader watershed.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through August 23, 2026; USGS streamflow data through August 24, 2026

Data Current As Of: August 24, 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.