Snowpack conditions in Utah are showing promising signs, according to the latest report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) presented at the Water Resources Board meeting on March 19, 2025. Jordan Clayton, a representative from NRCS, highlighted that the statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) is currently at 103% of normal, a significant improvement compared to last year’s figures.

Clayton emphasized that while the northern half of the state is catching up to last year's snowpack levels, southern Utah continues to struggle. Areas like the Virgin and Santa Clara Headwaters are experiencing a 2 to 3 month delay in snowpack accumulation, leading to record low snow levels at several SNOTEL sites. Despite recent improvements in precipitation during February and March, southern Utah's snowpack remains concerning, with some basins reporting as low as 54% of normal.

The report also indicated that reservoirs across the state are in good shape, currently at 79% capacity, which is only a slight decrease from last year. However, the forecast for runoff in southern Utah remains bleak, with expectations of below-normal conditions persisting.

Clayton concluded with a cautious optimism, noting that while the snowpack is above normal for now, the situation in southern Utah requires ongoing monitoring as the snowmelt season approaches. The board will continue to assess conditions and make necessary adjustments to water management strategies in response to these developments.