Snow and water supply data
Yukon snow survey bulletins and water supply forecasts are issued every March, April and May.
These bulletins provide:
- a summary of winter meteorological and streamflow conditions for the Yukon;
- current snow depth and snow water equivalent observations for 58 locations; and
- long-term averages and monthly data.
We use this information to make total runoff volume projections for the summer and to estimate peak flow for the Yukon's main river basins and sub-basins. This includes the upper and lower Yukon, Pelly, Stewart, Liard, Alsek, Porcupine and Peel rivers.
Yukon snow survey bulletin and water supply forecasts
Where are snow survey sites located?
- The Government of Yukon operates snow and meteorological monitoring networks to better understand the evolution of snowpacks over time in the Yukon.
- There are 57 active monitoring sites across the Yukon and nearby areas of Alaska and BC.
- You can find more information on monitoring locations in the Yukon Water Data Catalogue.
- Historical data are available on Open Yukon.
Other current snow and water supply data
The US Department of Agriculture provides snow maps for the Yukon and Alaska.
Historical snow and water supply data
Historical Yukon snow survey bulletin and water supply forecasts
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Contact
For questions about Yukon snow and water supply data, email waterresources@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-3171 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 3171.