Concerned about Flathead Lake Levels this summer? Why you should be now.

Last summer I was lucky, I took my boat out a month early to ensure I could. Will history repeat itself this summer?  

No one can accurately predict the weather. And some folks around here do not believe in climate change. If you want to know if our climate is changing – ask your local farmer. You do not need to be a scientist or a conspiracy theorist.  If you want a few facts about our local climate conditions, current lake and reservoir levels, and pending concerns, please read on. 

According to the USDA drought monitor, most of Montana is currently in either abnormally dry, moderate or severe drought. Most of eastern Flathead County is in severe drought. Our current snowpack is around 75% of the median snow water equivalent. SWE determines how much water the snowpack contains. This helps water and resource managers plan for water use. Last year at this time our snowpack stood at 95%.