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Weber County, UT

August 31, 2026

Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

August 31, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

The Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir is running at 234 cfs as of this morning — a stable late-season flow that is sustaining Ogden Valley irrigators through the final weeks of the active irrigation season, though delivery reliability from here depends heavily on how Weber Basin Water Conservancy District manages remaining Pineview storage through the end of the season. Across the broader Weber system, the Weber River at Gateway (299 cfs, rising) and at Ogden (185 cfs, rising) reflect a basin that is holding together better than this spring's snowpack trajectory suggested, though 2026 remains a stressed water year for the basin as a whole. Reservoir storage data and 7-day forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations reporting for the Weber County / Ben Lomond area show conditions consistent with normal late-August status: snowpack has fully melted out at elevations above the valley floor, and no meaningful snow water equivalent remains on the ground.

  • Ben Lomond Peak (08/30): SWE 0.1", snow depth 0.0"
  • Ben Lomond Trail (08/30): SWE 0.2", snow depth 1.0"

    • These readings reflect the expected seasonal condition for this date — the historical median SWE for both stations at this point in the calendar is also effectively 0.0", so current readings do not signal a below-normal condition relative to today's date. The critical 2026 snowpack story is one of timing: an anomalous March heat wave drove meltout 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date across this basin. Ben Lomond Peak was among the most stressed stations in Utah during the 2026 accumulation season. That early runoff pulse has long since moved through the system — the snowpack chapter is closed for water year 2026.

    Streamflow Conditions

    Three active USGS gauges provide current coverage of the Weber basin in Weber County:

  • Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir near Huntsville (08/31): 234 cfs — stable. This is the primary supply gauge for Ogden Valley agricultural users. At 234 cfs, the river is delivering meaningful late-season flow to dairy operations, hay, alfalfa, and cattle producers in the Huntsville and Eden area. The stable trend is a positive short-term signal.
  • Weber River at Gateway (08/30): 299 cfs — rising. The Gateway gauge captures mid-basin Weber River conditions. A rising trend at this point in the season merits attention.
  • Weber River at Ogden (08/30): 185 cfs — rising. As the basin integrator gauge, this reading reflects total system flow after upstream diversions and reservoir releases. The rising trend here mirrors Gateway and suggests modest late-season flow recovery across the mainstem.

    • *Note: The Weber River is a significant inflow source to Great Salt Lake. Current-season consumptive use in the Weber-Ogden basin contributes to GSL elevation dynamics — relevant background context for irrigators and managers tracking lake conditions.*

    Seasonal Guidance

  • Contact Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (wbwcd.dst.ut.us) to request current Pineview Reservoir storage status and end-of-season delivery schedule before making final cutting or grazing decisions.
  • Reach out to the Ogden River Water Users Association directly to confirm remaining Ogden River delivery allocations and any anticipated schedule changes for September.
  • Check the Utah Division of Water Rights (waterrights.utah.gov) if you are considering any late-season water transfers, use changes, or want to verify your priority standing heading into the close of irrigation season.
  • Western benchland growers in Pleasant View, Farr West, and Harrisville should contact Weber Basin Water Conservancy District to clarify project water delivery status as demand tapers and system managers begin end-of-season accounting.

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    Data Sources: SNOTEL data through August 30, 2026; USGS streamflow data through August 31, 2026

    Data Current As Of: August 31, 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.

    Data & Disclaimers

    Sources: NRCS SNOTEL network · USGS National Water Information System · National Weather Service

    This brief provides automated analysis for informational purposes only. Consult official sources including your local water district and state Division of Water Rights for regulatory decisions. This document does not constitute legal, regulatory, or engineering advice.

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