Snow = H2O

107 +107 +107 +127 +137 +140 151 +160 = 126.......Huh?

It actually does add up. As of March 15th 2008 the state of Colorado is sitting at 126% of normal for our snow pack.

ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/CO/Snow/snow/watershed/daily/co_update_snow.pdf

This is great news for our rivers, reservoirs and especially our fisheries. After years of lower than average snow levels, 2008 is shaping up as a banner snow year. Have we finally shaken the drought? Only time will tell.

Look for our rivers to experience a longer than average run-off period, perhaps well into July. In the short term, that's not the best scenario for fishing but if we end up getting some flushing flows, watersheds like the South Platte Drainage (Especially Cheesman Canyon) will benefit immensely.

My advice: Get out, go fish and enjoy the Spring fishing because the run-off is right around the corner!

P.S. As I am writing this, it is snowing and the weather service is predicting 6"-16" inches of the white stuff.

Scott M