Access the playbook for navigating 2026 snowmelt

Download the 2026 spring snowmelt playbook

Historical snowmelt patterns are changing

With 9 out of 10 years deviating from 30-year norms, extreme regional variation, and a shifting climate transition, water managers face unprecedented operational uncertainty this spring. This playbook is designed to help you navigate these volatile conditions with:

• An outlook report on this year's snowmelt conditions from our team of hydrology experts
• A 5-point readiness checklist to identify gaps in your forecasting stack
• Real-world case studies showing AI-driven solutions in action
• Tactical strategies for managing during rain-on-snow events, sensor failures, and weather model disagreement

This guide is designed for water managers, hydropower operators, and reservoir managers responsible for snowmelt-driven basins. Whether you're facing extreme surplus, severe drought, or high-stakes freeze-thaw transitions, taking steps to prepare you operations now will help you shift from reactive crisis management to proactive, data-driven decision-making.

If you have questions about the playbook or how HydroForecast can be integrated into your operations, get in touch with our team.