Podcasts about Snowpack

According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.

According to state officials and some recent news reports, the state of Washington is now facing another “drought emergency,” for the third straight year. But University of Washington professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Cliff Mass disagrees.

This week on the News Now podcast, we break down a Flathead County murder trial verdict, a landmark tribal lawsuit against federal tariffs at the U.S.-Canada border, and promising updates on Montana's spring snowpack. Stay informed with the latest top stories from northwest Montana, reported by the Daily Inter Lake — the state's largest independent newsroom.Read more of this week's stories: Jackson acquitted of killing mom, guilty of murdering her boyfriend Blackfeet tribal members sue feds over Canada tariffs Wet March delivers needed boost to Northwest Montana snowpack Read more local and state coverage: Cuts to federal humanities funds hit the Flathead Valley Potential buyers seek permit to operate historic Holland Lake Lodge Judge Dan Wilson launches new bid for Montana Supreme Court seat Interior Department staff, including those at national parks, offered buyouts and early retirement #MontanaNews #FlatheadCounty #BlackfeetNation #MontanaSnowpack #DailyInterLake #CrimeNews #TribalRights #NorthwestMontana #PodcastNews #MontanaWeatherA big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

This week Foo talks about his 401k matching scenario. Foo looks for positivity in the snowpack while Gym is reeling at how good his yard looks. Foo says we're in Deep Bandini. Remember books with flowers in them, Foo does. Foo is gonna save the world with his new garden implementation. Gym struggles with keeping his pool clean. Foo cleans the NID water ditch with his Dad. Gym tries to go to the Hands Off protest but doesn't make it due to a Caddy issue which ends up being a bad coil pack. Foo brings out some Butterbeer Goldfish and they are polarizing. Gym has an idea to make a difference in today's climate.  Plus more!

Larry Mattson, the new Director at the Office of Columbia River, says his job is to figure out the best way to use the water we do have.

Larry Mattson, the new Director at the Office of Columbia River, says his job is to figure out the best way to use the water we do have.

Although high-country reservoirs are full and spilling over, that water will not make it to foothill reservoirs like Scotts Flat and Rollins due to PG&E's ongoing repairs of the Spaulding 1 and Spaulding 2 powerhouses.

What can you do?

Based on mountain snowpack levels, 2025 should be a pretty decent water year for Idaho irrigators.

The Central Sierra Snow Lab joins us with the latest on California's snowpack. Also, a conversation with Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper. Finally, a Sac State professor's documentary was selected for Sundance and SXSW. California Snowpack Update

Robby hosts RokStaffer Josh Boyd for a Western States Winter Update.  Josh is a professional Hydrologist and keeps a close eye on snowpack across the West. He's a frequent guest on the Rokcast because he is a great resource when determining how the weather affects our big game animals, especially mule deer. Today, Josh will be giving a West-wide Snowpack update and talk about other water issues like Snow Water Equivalent, Soil Moisture vs. the Drought Monitor, a dying La Nina and more. Please welcome Josh back to the Rokcast for your Western States Winter Update See snowpack map here: Snowpack and Precipitation Index Maps | Natural Resources Conservation Service Snowpack Maps (usda.gov) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here     

Here is a weekly update on Idaho snowpack and projected water supply.

This Podcast addresses the issue of whether or not the mountain snowpack that is currently below average catch up during an upcoming cool wet period. The lowlands can use the rain too.

Idaho farmers and ranchers. I think you're going to be very happy with Idaho's snowpack.

Snowpack totals -- Pressure mounts on Gov. Cox to veto collective bargaining ban -- AI legislation and flags in classrooms bill made public

In the last year, I've heard a lot about atmospheric rivers, so I asked hydrologist David Hoekema what they were.

Got an email from hydrologist David Hoekema on the latest snowpack situation.

Send us a textOn today's episode, I'm joined by Utah Avalanche Center Forecaster Craig Gordon. As one of the more recognizable people in Utah's backcountry scene, I've been looking forward to chatting with Craig ever since I started the podcast. We'll talk about Craig's backstory and how he came to be an avy forecaster before a discussion on our current snowpack.You can stop by Ecker Middle School next Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm for a more in depth State of the Snowpack conversation with Craig.Learn more about Craig's story here. The Salt Lake Snowcast is supported by Alpha Coffee. I regularly stop by both their shops—at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon and downtown at 111 S Main Street. Alpha offers a great breakfast and lunch, as well as wine and beer, making it my favorite stop both before or after ski tours. If you visit Alpha, make sure you mention the Salt Lake Snowcast and you'll get a free sticker! Another way to support the show is to become a member via buymeacoffee.com/saltlakesnowcast. You can also share the podcast with your friends and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for the love and we'll be back soon!

Active NorCal's Zach O'Brien and Brien O'Brien (BOB) dive deep on the California water wars, including President Trump's recent acts, Gavin Newsom's executive order, Lake Oroville using its spillway, and farmers versus environmentalists.Then, they break down the news of the week including the trail down to Burney Falls reopening, Homewood Mountain Resort's plan to reopen for skiing, California snowpack dwindling after dry January, and divers removing 1,500 pounds of trash out of Donner Lake.Finally, Zach sits down with Ryan Meinzer from FlyTahoe to talk about plans to bring an electric flying ferry to Lake Tahoe. They discuss the environmental implications, convenience for visitors and residents of Tahoe, and challenges in bringing the revolutionary transportation to the U.S. for the first time.

Though the data shows a below-average snowpack for the first snow survey of the year, reservoir levels are high and runoff from recent storms will continue to fill them. 

It's been a very good year to be a skier in Oregon. With snowpack at great levels as we near mid-winter, snow sports enthusiasts have been flocking to Oregon's tallest mountain to take full advantage. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we talk all about skiing and snowboarding on Mount Hood, from the best places to rent gear, to navigating the sweeping terrain on the side of the mountain. Here are some highlights from this week's show: The best gear rental spots are found just off the mountain. What's the deal with all the ski areas on Mt. Hood? Preparing yourself for a day on the mountain. How Northwest skiing compares to the Rockies. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://coloradosun.com/2025/01/14/colorado-snowpack-2024-high-temperatures/ Today – Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane and Fresh Water News editor Jerd Smith talk about the current snowpack in Colorado and how we share our water to 19 states. https://friendsofchambermusic.com/ Promo code: FCM30CSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to Farm Bill extension, farmers urged to answer an important survey, Farm Bureau's president interviews Ag Leadership Program head about molding future agricultural leaders, new wage laws in the new year, and early season snowpack conditions.

Sydnie Wells, Jack Orlandi, and Luke Corniea from Barstool Outdoors join host Matt Harrison to share their exciting waterfowl hunts on the Great Salt Lake. From airboat rides to coffin blinds and black silhouettes, they dive into the unique experience of this incredible region. Midway through the episode, biologist Coryna Hebert and Dr. Mike Brasher provide expert conservation insights, including discussions about declining water levels of the Great Salt Lake and how DU is mobilizing millions of dollars to ensure the future health of this landscape for waterfowl, hunters, and other people.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Montana's winter snowpack is growing after a lackluster start to the season, but remains below normal across most of Montana.

On today's episode, Kristin Platts hears from Michael Anderson, state climatologist with California Dept. of Water Resources, on insights from the first snow survey of the season.   Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. Dormex (Alzchem Group) - https://www.alzchem.com/en/brands/dormex/ North Valley Nut Conference - https://myaglife.com/north-valley-nut-conference/ KIM-1C, LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kim-c1-llc/

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has released the January Water Supply Outlook Report, the first for the 2025 Water Year.

This week's top stories in Northwest Montana, reporter Taylor Inman highlights shifting weather patterns, legal updates, and wildlife protections. The region's mountain snowpack is well above average, signaling potential drought relief, while Kalispell faces its fourth warmest December on record. Federal wildlife officials announce continued grizzly bear protections amid pushback from some states, stirring debate on balancing species recovery with human conflicts. Plus, a Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges in a case involving two emaciated dogs. Join us as we unpack these important stories shaping our community and beyond. Read more from this week's show: Northwest Montana snowpack trending ahead of normalU.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bearsLibby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty chargesRead more local and state coverage: Whitefish ski resort sets holiday visitation recordSteamboat Landing subdivision heads back to county planning boardSuspected meth dealer back behind barsKalispell to curb parking on section of Fifth Avenue West A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. Check out Season 2 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, dropping on 10/27/24! Reporter Kate Heston presents a four-part series on the Endangered Species Act, exploring the species most at-risk in northwest Montana. Discover how the law has helped some recover from near extinction and the challenges when federal and state protections overlap.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

POLITICO's California Playbook on the state's 2025 political priorities. Also, California's snowpack for the new year. Finally, remembering Underground Books' longtime manager Georgia “Mother Rose” West. POLITICO's California Playbook

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has a new plan to get more unhoused veterans into housing fast. California's snowpack so far this year is ten percent below average. We look at ahead in the world of Hollywood with Reuters reporter Dawn Chmielewski. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Montana's early snow season is off to a slow start, but it's too soon to be worried, hydrologist says.

Teo Rautu, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her time growing up in Washington, love of the outdoors, and research on whitebark pine.

This is the fourth installment of a miniseries about amphibian conservation and determination called For the Frogs. In each episode, we will meet to one native amphibian that can be found in California's national forests. These creatures are important to ecological health and can deepen our connections with public lands, but they are also in a state of decline. Fortunately, a village of specialists are devoted to conserving these species. The stories of their resolute conservation efforts, pursued through obstacles and setbacks, provides portraits of determination that we can pocket and apply to our own personal experiences with adversity. This time, we meet the Yosemite toad and leap into long-term monitoring, a process of investigation that tracks changes in frog populations. Transcript and show notes available here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r5/home/?cid=FSEPRD1208464 

Cloud seeding could be used to boost winter snowpack in the Big Hole watershed. That's according to researchers with the National Science Foundation.

As summer heats up in Montana, so does wildfire season. This raises the question, does winter snowpack really correlate to the severity of the wildfire season? And what does a 'normal' fire season mean?

As summer heats up in Montana, so does wildfire season. This raises the question, does winter snowpack really correlate to the severity of the wildfire season? And what does a 'normal' fire season mean?

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman for this week's biggest headlines, including good news about the area's mountain snowpack, a look at five proposed logo designs for Flathead County Library and a student from Glacier High School who took first place in Montana for Google's national Google Doodle contest. Read more of these stories:SnowpackLibrary LogosGoogle DoodleRead more local and state coverage:Bigfork senior inspired to travel the worldWhitefish Community Foundation awards $120,000 grant for affordable housingZinke seeks $50 million for infrastructure projects in western MontanaLake County to continue law enforcement on Flathead Reservation ‘under protest'Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

As snow is melting and running down rivers across the US, this episode talks with hydrologists at 5 regions of the National River Forecast Center to gain perspectives on how much snow and rain fell over the winter and how it will melt and what the rivers will look like this spring and summer.  We focus on the Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, California, some of Nevada, and the Colorado River Basin. SPONSORSROCKY TALKIE5 Watt Radio, WaterproofDiscount Code 10% off:  RIVERRADIUS10InstagramFacebookYoutubePADDLE WAYSDownload the Paddle Ways app on your phone, then go to the Paddle Ways website with discount link here and subscribe there to gain the discountUse Discount Code 25% off: RADIUSPaddle Ways Instagram NRSInstagramGUESTSNational River Forecast CenterNortheast River Forecast Center, NERFCRon HorwoodSoutheast River Forecast Center, SERFCTodd HamillCalifornia Nevada River Forecast Center, CNRFCBrett WhitinNorthwest River Forecast Center, NWRFCAmy BurkeColorado Basin River Forecast Center, CBRFCAshley Nielson PREVIOUS EPISODE2023 Western Snowpack & River FlowTHUMBNAIL PICTaylor from Walker Knives   THE RIVER RADIUSWebsiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastSpotifyLink Tree

Today on AirTalk, what California's above-average April snowpack tells us about the year to come. Also on the show, Oakland is set to deploy surveillance cameras to track vehicles and battle crime; what became of Marlon Brando's private island ‘Eco-Resort' Tetiaroa; and more. Latest on Hwy 1 collapse (00:17) CA April snowpack results (7:14) The world of eclipse tourism (16:27) What makes your neighborhood special? (28:44) Are vehicle-tracking cameras effective? (51:18) What became of Marlon Brando's island resort? (1:09:58) Why hairstyling is so expensive (1:24:51)

The FBI is investigating Santa Ana Unified School District's COVID testing contracts. LA City leaders promised ethics reforms, but critics say the city council is dragging its feet. Why the above average snowpack this year isn't all good news. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

From one wet, spring snowstorm to another, we get the outlook from Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, and the impact on snowpack.

A formidable winter storm hit much of Colorado last week. Another is waiting in the wings for the high country.

From one wet, spring snowstorm to another, we get the outlook from Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson, and the impact on snowpack.

A formidable winter storm hit much of Colorado last week. Another is waiting in the wings for the high country.

https://coloradosun.com/category/news/outdoors  Today – With the ski season at full speed for spring break, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins hits on a number of topics, from snowpack to indoor skiing to skier numbers for this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we dig out from the snowstorm, why did some parts of Colorado get inches of snow, while others got feet? And what does the wet, heavy snow mean for the state's snowpack, which is critical to our water supply?

As we dig out from the snowstorm, why did some parts of Colorado get inches of snow, while others got feet? And what does the wet, heavy snow mean for the state's snowpack, which is critical to our water supply?

Ep 8.20 Mentorship and community building What is mentorship? How does it strengthen a community? Is mentorship even the right word? Let's dive in… Backcountry skiing and riding can be an intimidating sport to get into. We all know the avalanche and first aid courses are a must, but it can be hard to connect with more experienced backcountry users to practice the skills. How does a person find that mentorship of a more experienced backcountry traveler and build a community of like minded people interested in getting after it and safely shredding the pow? There are organizations around North America (and probably around the world) dedicated to helping new backcountry skiers and riders make those connections. Tune in for conversations with the fine folks from such organizations as The Avalanche Awareness Beyond the Boundaries Society, Ascent Mentorships, State of the Snowpack, and Colour the Trails. Respectively, these organizations open doors and create opportunities specifically for youth, for women, for all backcountry users in a specific locale, and for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. These organizations provide mentorship in different ways: in a course setting, one-on-one, in a live event setting, and in a group. They are a small selection of the awesome groups creating opportunities for new backcountry users, and creating community in the process. Several other organizations are referenced in the episode. They are listed below. This podcast is all about creating a stronger community amongst those with a curious fascination with avalanches. If you have an organization in your area that is doing great work opening doors, providing opportunities and building community – share it in the comments below this episode, or on the related Instagram post. Thanks for being part of that community! You can find our guests on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/AvalancheAwarenessBeyondBoundaries/ @kootenaymountainculture https://www.facebook.com/ascentmentors/ https://www.ascentmentors.ca/ @stateofthesnowpack @colourthetrails @jujumil Other groups referenced in the episode: @mountain.mentors @incluskivity @theladyalliance @aiare_official @ilsacrew @hoodstowoods @mwv_icefest @phil_henderson Other episodes referenced in the episode: 5:18 – Mt.Jumbo, Missoula Montana 6:23 – Graeme Marshal, High School Avalanche education 8.1 – Ken Wylie, IFMGA mountain guide. 6.11 – Judson Wright 5.13 – Keith Robine 4.4 Brenden Cronin Music for this episode by Gravy @gravy.tunes www.wyssenavalanche.com www.gordini.com https://opensnow.com/ https://www.safeback.no/

Snowpack is getting less reliable in American winters. And in many places, that's not just an environmental problem, but an emotional one, too. About: Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is WBUR's award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Its unique combination of original reporting, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis creates an experience that makes the world more intelligible and humane. Deep dives. Original stories. Fresh takes. We'd appreciate your help to better understand On Point's podcast listeners and get your feedback — it'll take you about 10 minutes or less! Take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/onpointpodcast  

Robby hosts RokStaffer Josh Boyd.  Josh's real job is a Hydrologist for the USFS.  Josh keeps a close eye on snowpack across the West and is a great resource when determining how the weather affects our big game animals.  Snowpack, Snow Water Equivalent, SNOTEL, Soil Moisture, The Drought Monitor, The Jet Stream, El Nino, La Nina and more are all discussed in today's episode. Josh is your source for a Winter Snowpack Checkup. You can access Winter Snowpack here Snowpack Maps (usda.gov) Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here