snow water equivalent

Some of us are cheering on a Top 10 or Top 5 Winter Snowfall Record for the Twin Ports and Northland, but every additional inch of snow increases the potential for serious spring flooding, and that threat continues to rise.

Predicting spring flooding is as much an art as it is a science. Snow cover is higher than average, with 5-8" of liquid water trapped in all that snow. If we see heavy rain and rapid warming in March and April we may see significant river and stream flooding later this spring. If you've had flooding issues in the past you should stay alert and up to date with the latest NWS flood outlook