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Spring Runoff Conference: Predicting Streamflow & Water Quality Trends

Discover the latest research and forecasts on spring runoff at the Spring Runoff Conference. Join experts discussing snowpack, streamflow prediction, water quality issues, and more. Learn about integrating human dimensions in water science research and new online resources for water supply enthusiasts. Find out the streamflow predictions for this spring based on historical data and snow water equivalent measurements. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged in water management topics.

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Spring Runoff Conference: Predicting Streamflow & Water Quality Trends

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  1. Spring Runoff And the Spring Runoff Conference

  2. http://wetwater.usu.edu

  3. Class Wednesday March 30 ??You are encouraged to attend the conferenceTalks of interest to this class • Tuesday March 29, 8:30. Brian McInerney, Hydrologist, National Weather Service, 2010-2011 Winter Snowpack and 2011 Spring Runoff Forecast • Tuesday March 29, 9:00. John Braden, University of Illinois, Integrating Human Dimensions in Integrated Water Science Research • Tuesday March 29, 16:00. Kevin Werner, Incorporating NCEP weather and climate predictions into operational ensemble streamflow forecasts for the Colorado River Basin • Wednesday March 30, 10:00. Bill Young, Water Quality Issues Facing Municipalities • Wednesday March 30, 13:30. Kristen Yeager, A new online resource for water supply enthusiasts • Wednesday March 30, 13:50. Michael Hobbins, Forecasting Evaporative Demand Across the Conterminous US

  4. What will the streamflow be this Spring? From http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/ 2450 cfs in 1907 2000 cfs in 1916 1980 cfs in 1899 1980 cfs in 1984 1970 cfs in 1986

  5. SNOTEL Data From http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/

  6. Years with Highest and lowest 3/25 snow water equivalent measurements From http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/

  7. Quick 2011 Peak Runoff Prediction1622 +- 540 cfs (95% confidence interval) X=51.8 in Y=1622 cfs Var of Y 219657 cfs2 MSE = (1-R2)Var RMSE = 270 (1 stddev error) 95% CI = 2 RMSE =+-540 cfs 2450 cfs in 1907 2000 cfs in 1916 1980 cfs in 1899 1980 cfs in 1984 1970 cfs in 1986

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