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Monitoring snowpack helps our water managers and partners make management decisions to increase our resiliency.
In Utah, we get approximately 95% of our water from snowpack. Reservoir storage is dependent upon snowpack and runoff to get us through dry years.
NRCS Snow Survey Program
Utah Water Condition Updates
The Utah divisions of Water Rights and Water Resources provide regular water condition updates for the state. Updates are typically more frequent during summer months, but are provided year-round.
Spring 2025
In 2025, Utah’s snowpack peaked at 14.3 inches on March 23. This is typical to the state’s average peak, but earlier than normal. Southwestern Utah’s snowpack, however, was only 44% of normal, and winter temperatures were high.
Severe drought covers 42% of the state, and 4% is in extreme drought as of April.
Our reservoir storage remains at 84% due to prudent water management. Careful use of our stored resources is critical to ensure we have water later.
In Utah, we are either in drought or preparing for the next one, so we always need to use our water wisely.
Making the most of our snowpack
Since we don’t know when another wet year will come along, we need to unite and focus on reducing water use so we have enough in the future. By continuing to conserve — and finding new ways to stretch the supply — we’ll become more drought-resilient as a state.
Conservation resources:
- For farmers: Learn how you can get funds for using water more efficiently
- For residents: Learn how to save more around the house
- For municipalities: Learn how to integrate water considerations into land planning