Posts Tagged ‘snow melt’
Lake Chelan, Mid-Columbia Water Supply Forecast Below Average, But Not Concerning, Chelan PUD Says
March was cold but it wasn’t that wet, so it didn’t really add to our water reserves. One last check on water supplies show levels below average, but within normal parameters. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
Read MoreWarmer, Slightly Drier Spring For NCW, National Weather Service Says
This spring promises warmer temperatures and less precipitation than past springs. But thankfully, snowmelt is gradual, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreSnowpack, Flood Control Experts Hoping For Slow Mountain Melt-Off
We’re always happy to have a deep snowpack in the mountains. But as we enter the mountain runoff season, gradual temperature change is what’s hoped for. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreKOHO Outdoor Report – WenatcheeOutdoors.org
In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Sarah Shaffer, Executive Director of WenatcheeOutdoors.org, about hawk skiing and enjoying winter recreation while it lasts. But with spring weather this weekend, it’s that time of year when we can ski and snowshoe, or rock climb and road bike. But as all the snow in the…
Read MoreMajor Repairs Made To Eightmile Lake Dam’s Spillway, No Evacuation Orders In Place
Repairs have been made to the Eightmile Lake Dam. A new water level monitoring system has been installed as well. Marcus Bellissimo has this update. Photos: Chelan County Emergency Management
Read MoreSnow Melt Continues Flooding Across Okanogan Region, With Rain In Forecast Thursday
Rising flood waters are threatening a nearly century old dam above Leavenworth and downstream residents are being told to be prepared to evacuate. The Eightmile Lake Dam was built in the 1920’s out of earth, rock and mortar. It is located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of the Cascade Range. High water is already causing…
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