Snow water equivalent (SWE) values are derived from measurements taken at individual snow course and SNOTEL data stations. The amount of water contained in the snow column is measured and expressed as percent of average. Snow water equivalent maps are available for the first of each month from January through June beginning in 2002.
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These maps are produced in partnership with the NRCS. Data are compiled by the Montana Snow Survey Program of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Please see the NRCS web site for explanations of their data collection programs. For additional information, contact: Lucas Zukiewicz, Hydrologist Natural Resources Conservation Service Lucas.Zukiewicz@mt.usda.gov (406) 587-6843
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