Weber County Water Intelligence Brief

October 19, 2026 | Weber River Basin

Situation Summary

Flows at the Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir are running at 17 cfs and falling, signaling that end-of-season releases are winding down — Ogden Valley dairy, hay, and livestock operations should treat active irrigation deliveries as effectively concluding for 2026. The Weber River at Ogden registers 81 cfs (falling), confirming basin-wide late-season recession across all delivery points. Reservoir storage trajectory and next season's supply outlook heading into winter are the defining variables to watch now; reservoir storage data and 7-day forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations monitoring the Ben Lomond massif above Ogden Valley are reporting zero snowpack as of October 18, 2026:

Zero readings at both stations on October 19 are consistent with normal seasonal conditions for this calendar date — the historical median SWE for mid-October at these elevations is also 0.0", so no below-normal language applies to current snowpack status. The relevant 2026 snowpack story is timing: Ben Lomond Peak was among the most stressed stations in Utah during the 2026 water year, running approximately 13 inches below normal at peak SWE, and the range melted out 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date following an anomalous March heat wave. That early meltout compressed the runoff window significantly and set the stage for the low late-season flows now being observed. The operative question for Ogden Valley users is whether early-season snowpack accumulation beginning in November and December can rebuild the system heading into the 2027 irrigation season.

Streamflow Conditions

All three active USGS gauges in the Weber River basin are reporting falling flows as of October 19, consistent with normal late-season recession:

The Ogden River below Pineview at 17 cfs is the number that matters most to Ogden Valley irrigators — this gauge captures what Pineview Reservoir is releasing to the Ogden River corridor serving Huntsville, Eden, and Liberty area dairy, hay, and livestock operations. At 17 cfs and falling in mid-October, active field deliveries are at or past their practical end for the season. The Weber River at Ogden (81 cfs) functions as the basin integrator, capturing total mainstem flow after upstream diversions and reservoir releases from the full system — Echo, Rockport, Lost Creek, and East Canyon reservoirs upstream all contribute to this reading. The Weber River also constitutes a meaningful inflow to Great Salt Lake; continued low flows reflect the basin stress of 2026 and carry downstream environmental relevance. All gauge trends point in the same direction: the 2026 irrigation season is closing.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through October 18, 2026; USGS streamflow data through October 19, 2026

Data Current As Of: October 19, 2026 | 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.