Flows to increase yet again
Looks like the chance that flows would remain stable for the week was wistful thinking. While we appreciate the dynamic nature of hydrologic conditions at this time of year, we are struck by the fact that managing the reservoir with such a high lake elevation is complicating the situation, and adding worry and risk unnecessarily.
Record high snowpack in the Wind River basin and the probability of additional precipitation has necessitated additional releases from Boysen Reservoir, which in turn require additional releases from Yellowtail.
Therefore, today at 4pm, river releases will increase from 5,700cfs to 6,000cfs.
Tomorrow at 4pm, river releases will increase from 6,000cfs to 6,500cfs.
The latest word on the BIA canal is that they expect to be able to start taking water on Monday morning.
