Much Of Idaho Is In A Snow Drought

NRCS Idaho is out with its February Water Supply Outlook Report. According to NRCS, snowpack percentages compared to normal decreased significantly, thanks primarily to a abnormally dry January. As of February 1, basin-wide snowpack percentages range from 68% to 119% of normal.

Snow Water Equivalent February 2025 -- NRCS

This means that snow drought conditions developed in the Wood, Lost, Upper Snake, Bear, Salmon, Clearwater and Coeur d’Alene-St. Joe basins during January.

“In terms of total water year precipitation, conditions are driest in the Wood and Lost basins (62% to 76%) and wettest along the southern border of Idaho (82 to 97%)," said Erin Whorton, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS Idaho. "Fortunately, at report time, significant snowfall is occurring across the state. Hopefully, these storms will alleviate snow drought conditions.”

Water Year To Date February 2025 - NRCS

For information on specific basins, streams and reservoirs, check out the full February Water Supply Outlook Report.

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