Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

October 12, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

Flows on the Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir are running at 56 cfs and rising as of October 12, signaling continued late-season releases into Ogden Valley — a meaningful signal for dairy operators and hay growers managing final-season irrigation decisions. The Weber River at Ogden, the basin integrator gauge, reads 399 cfs and rising, reflecting the combined system condition across the full Weber Basin. Reservoir storage data and 7-day forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations reporting for Weber County show 0.0" snow water equivalent (SWE) as of October 11 — consistent with normal seasonal conditions for this date, as the historical median SWE at both stations is also 0.0" at mid-October. Ben Lomond Peak and Ben Lomond Trail each show 1.0" snow depth, indicating trace early-season accumulation with no measurable water content.

The relevant 2026 context is meltout timing: both Ben Lomond stations melted out approximately 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, driven by an anomalous March heat wave. That early meltout accelerated runoff timing across the Weber-Ogden basin and put significant pressure on seasonal reservoir storage through the summer.

Streamflow Conditions

Three active USGS gauges provide current Weber Basin coverage:

All three gauges show rising conditions as of October 12. The rising signal at the Ogden River gauge is operationally relevant for Ogden Valley irrigators still managing late-season applications on alfalfa or pasture.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through October 11, 2026; USGS streamflow data through October 12, 2026

Data Current As Of: October 12, 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.