Flood outlook: moderate to high

The mountain snow pack and associated snow water equivalents (SWE) were reported as “above average” for February.

The Wyoming Weather Service reported that there is a moderate to high potential for flooding due to snow melt in the Encampment and Riverside area. There is also a moderate potential for flooding associated with snow melt for Saratoga residents.

State Engineer’s Office reported that the North Platte River Drainage is currently sitting at a drainage average of 120 percent of the 30-year average, which is up from 77 percent last year.

Additionally, the Encampment River drainage is cu...