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    Signs in the Snow
    Josh Kurz
    • May 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Signs in the Snow

    Like constellations in the night sky, some see shapes in the snow and claim that they can foretell the future. From October till May,...
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    Hurricanes in Colorado?
    Josh Kurz
    • Aug 22, 2020
    • 6 min

    Hurricanes in Colorado?

    On October 5th, 1911, the San Juan River experienced the highest and most devastating flood on record. Since the flood washed out every...
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    Streamflow and Precipitation Update: July 2020
    Josh Kurz
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    Streamflow and Precipitation Update: July 2020

    It may surprise you to know that the 2020 spring runoff on the San Juan River was a top-five event! While the 2019 spring runoff was the...
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    2020 Spring Runoff Prediction
    Josh Kurz
    • Apr 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    2020 Spring Runoff Prediction

    Wondering when and how much streamflow to expect in the San Juan River during the 2020 spring runoff? And how will the 2020 spring...
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    Spring Runoff 2019: Let's Call It a Come-back!
    Josh Kurz
    • Jun 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    Spring Runoff 2019: Let's Call It a Come-back!

    The town of Pagosa Springs can breathe a sigh of relief: it appears that the much-anticipated peak spring runoff event has occurred...
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    Snowpack and Streamflow Update
    Josh Kurz
    • Jun 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    Snowpack and Streamflow Update

    The current 2019 Southern San Juan snowpack is not unprecedented, but it's getting harder to find years to compare it to! Winter appears...
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    Updated Spring Runoff Prediction (I was wrong)
    Josh Kurz
    • May 20, 2019
    • 2 min

    Updated Spring Runoff Prediction (I was wrong)

    Is this Ireland or the San Juan Mountains? It sure is green, but just looking at the 7-day forecast makes me shiver! In stark contrast...
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    The 2019 Winter Review and Spring Runoff Prediction
    Josh Kurz
    • Apr 26, 2019
    • 2 min

    The 2019 Winter Review and Spring Runoff Prediction

    The 2019 winter was officially a winner! The most encouraging sight was seeing the drinking water reservoirs cascading over their...
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    Happy New (water) Year!
    Josh Kurz
    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 2 min

    Happy New (water) Year!

    The 2019 water year is off to a great start! Two days into the new water year, moisture from Hurricane Rosa streamed into the Southern...
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    Summer Streamflow and Precipitation Summary
    Josh Kurz
    • Sep 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Summer Streamflow and Precipitation Summary

    As the summer sizzled, the monsoon fizzled, and the streamflow dwindled. The tubing opportunities decreased and now the all the trout...
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    Meandering Monsoon Moisture
    Josh Kurz
    • Jul 22, 2018
    • 2 min

    Meandering Monsoon Moisture

    It's amazing how much a drought can make you appreciate the rain! Ironically, it's the lack of rain in May and June that sets the stage...
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    2018 Streamflow and Precipitation Update
    Josh Kurz
    • Jun 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    2018 Streamflow and Precipitation Update

    How low can the flow go? As the 416 and Burro wildfires rage near Durango, it's obvious that the streamflow in the San Juan River is...
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    Spring Runoff Update
    Josh Kurz
    • May 16, 2018
    • 2 min

    Spring Runoff Update

    Peak spring runoff in the the San Juan River occurred in Pagosa Springs on May 10th at 11:45 PM at 1330 cfs! Even though the Upper San...
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    Current Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff Prediction
    Josh Kurz
    • May 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Current Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff Prediction

    Wondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against recent years with big summer wildfires? And when and how much streamflow will our...
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    Current Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff Prediction
    Josh Kurz
    • Apr 23, 2018
    • 2 min

    Current Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff Prediction

    Wondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against recent years with big summer wildfires? And when and how much streamflow will our...
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    Current Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff Prediction
    Josh Kurz
    • Apr 10, 2018
    • 2 min

    Current Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff Prediction

    Wondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against the worst 4 years in recent history? And when and how much streamflow will our meager...
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    Predicting Flow from Snow
    Josh Kurz
    • Mar 19, 2018
    • 3 min

    Predicting Flow from Snow

    If you're wondering about the timing and magnitude of this year's spring runoff, I have a prediction for you. Back in 2013, I taught my...
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    Current Snow Standings
    Josh Kurz
    • Jan 16, 2018
    • 1 min

    Current Snow Standings

    How does the current snowpack in the Southern San Juans stack up against the 4 worst years in recent history? This graph shows the...
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    Where's the Snow in Pagosa Springs?
    Josh Kurz
    • Jan 2, 2018
    • 3 min

    Where's the Snow in Pagosa Springs?

    Why isn't it snowing? When will it snow next? When (if ever) has our snowpack been this bad? These are all questions buzzing around...
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