Josh KurzMay 4, 20213 minSigns in the SnowLike constellations in the night sky, some see shapes in the snow and claim that they can foretell the future. From October till May,...
Josh KurzAug 22, 20206 minHurricanes 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...
Josh KurzJul 16, 20202 minStreamflow and Precipitation Update: July 2020It 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...
Josh KurzApr 25, 20202 min2020 Spring Runoff PredictionWondering when and how much streamflow to expect in the San Juan River during the 2020 spring runoff? And how will the 2020 spring...
Josh KurzJun 13, 20192 minSpring 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...
Josh KurzJun 3, 20192 minSnowpack and Streamflow UpdateThe current 2019 Southern San Juan snowpack is not unprecedented, but it's getting harder to find years to compare it to! Winter appears...
Josh KurzMay 20, 20192 minUpdated 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...
Josh KurzApr 26, 20192 minThe 2019 Winter Review and Spring Runoff PredictionThe 2019 winter was officially a winner! The most encouraging sight was seeing the drinking water reservoirs cascading over their...
Josh KurzOct 10, 20182 minHappy 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...
Josh KurzSep 2, 20182 minSummer Streamflow and Precipitation SummaryAs the summer sizzled, the monsoon fizzled, and the streamflow dwindled. The tubing opportunities decreased and now the all the trout...
Josh KurzJul 22, 20182 minMeandering Monsoon MoistureIt'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...
Josh KurzJun 14, 20182 min2018 Streamflow and Precipitation UpdateHow 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...
Josh KurzMay 16, 20182 minSpring Runoff UpdatePeak 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...
Josh KurzMay 2, 20182 minCurrent Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff PredictionWondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against recent years with big summer wildfires? And when and how much streamflow will our...
Josh KurzApr 23, 20182 minCurrent Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff PredictionWondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against recent years with big summer wildfires? And when and how much streamflow will our...
Josh KurzApr 10, 20182 minCurrent Snow Standings and San Juan River Spring Runoff PredictionWondering how the 2018 snowpack stacks up against the worst 4 years in recent history? And when and how much streamflow will our meager...
Josh KurzMar 19, 20183 minPredicting Flow from SnowIf 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...
Josh KurzJan 16, 20181 minCurrent Snow StandingsHow does the current snowpack in the Southern San Juans stack up against the 4 worst years in recent history? This graph shows the...
Josh KurzJan 2, 20183 minWhere'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...