Erin Whorton

Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Reservoirs Remain A Question
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Reservoirs Remain A Question
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Reservoirs Remain A Question
The snowpack across Idaho is at or above normal for this time of year, which is welcomed news after the lengthy irrigation season the state saw in 2022, tapping many reservoirs to extremely low levels.  In fact, Erin Whorton with NRCS-Idaho said the only locations that are not above 100% of average are in extreme north Idaho.  The sol...
NRCS: Much Of Idaho's Snowpack In Good Shape
NRCS: Much Of Idaho's Snowpack In Good Shape
NRCS: Much Of Idaho's Snowpack In Good Shape
With April 1st just around the corner, the snowpack across Idaho is looking good for this time of year.  That’s the assessment from Erin Whorton with NRCS-Idaho, who noted that the Willow/Blackfoot/Portneuf as well as the Bear River basins above 150% of normal for this time of year, and the Owyhee at 163% of typical for this time of year.  She said whil...
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Concerns Remain
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Concerns Remain
Idaho Snowpack Looking Good, But Concerns Remain
The Idaho snowpack is looking really good for the mid-way portion in the 2022-2023 snow year.  Erin Whorton, NRCS Idaho, said most of the basins are at or above normal for this time of year.  The only three basins not at average are in the northern portion of the state, where the Northern Panhandle, Spokane, and Clearwater are all below 100% for mid-January.   With these...
NRCS: April Storms Helpful, But Idaho Remains Dry
NRCS: April Storms Helpful, But Idaho Remains Dry
NRCS: April Storms Helpful, But Idaho Remains Dry
The storm systems that rolled across the Pacific Northwest last week brought much needed rain and snow to the area, but according to NRCS Idaho, the big picture has not changed. NRCS’ Erin Whorton said while they’re happy to see this second peak in the snowpack, it really didn’t add that much to the statewide snowpack average. “It put a ...
Irrigation Season Could Be Challenging In Idaho
Irrigation Season Could Be Challenging In Idaho
Irrigation Season Could Be Challenging In Idaho
As the month of March comes to a close, the Idaho snowpack is not in good shape. According to the latest numbers from NRCS, the statewide snowpack is below average. North Idaho is the closest to “normal”, but basins are only 88% to 91% of average for this time of year. And the b ...
Idaho, West Needs Rain, Snow To Overcome 2020-21 Water Year
Idaho, West Needs Rain, Snow To Overcome 2020-21 Water Year
Idaho, West Needs Rain, Snow To Overcome 2020-21 Water Year
The current water year is roughly three weeks old, but the Northwest is still suffering from the impact of the previous water year. Erin Whorton with NRCS-Idaho said the 2020-21 water year was the 10th driest since 1895. She noted the water year started off with great snowpacks across the Gem state, but when spring hit, the precipitation came to a halt ...
Record Spring Hurts Idaho’s Snowpack
Record Spring Hurts Idaho’s Snowpack
Record Spring Hurts Idaho’s Snowpack
Much like states across the west, Idaho’s snowpack is very, if not extremely low for this time of year. In the Gem State, with the expectation of the Spokane, the Owyhee and the Clearwater basins, the state is dealing with snowpacks less than half of what they should be for this time of year. And ...