Recent winter storms have had a positive impact on the snow-water content in sites measured around the state of Wyoming.
According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, accumulations were highest in the Yellowstone Headwaters area where the snow water equivalent was 110% of normal as of yesterday.
The Madison Headwaters on the west side of Yellowstone National Park reported 89% of normal. The Shoshone River Basin east of the park measured 109% and Snake River Basin reporting stations revealed 101% of normal.
To the south, the upper Green River Basin posted 95% of normal. The other side of the state however is still experiencing drought with the South Platte River Basin reporting 26% of normal snow water equivalent.
Altogether, Wyoming currently has a statewide snow water equivalent of nearly 96%.
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