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A comparatively dry January affected snowpack percentages in much of Montana but abundant precipitation in November and December helped provide a buffer.
April brought the most precipitation of any month of the year to Montana. The cool, wet spring improved snowpack and delayed the spring runoff, but this encouraging outlook comes with a caveat.
April brought the most precipitation of any month of the year to Montana. The cool, wet spring improved snowpack and delayed the spring runoff, but this encouraging outlook comes with a caveat.
More water is expected to flow through Montana’s rivers than previously forecast. April’s precipitation provided a badly needed boost to the state’s snowpack.