HydroForecast Newsletter: February 2026

The HydroForecast Team
Feb 9, 2026
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The HydroForecast team is cruising through 2026 with a number of new events on the books and resources to help stay ahead this season. Here’s a look at what’s new this month — find the highlights here or scroll for more.

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The latest news & resources 

Upcoming fireside chat: Snow data and forecasting challenges

Join us for a discussion with leading Western U.S. water organizations on how snowpack data is collected, used, and integrated into spring runoff forecasting workflows. HydroForecast team members Dr. Laura Read, Head of Product Strategy, and Alex Truby, Solutions Engineer, will be joined by Benjamin Barker (Placer County Water Agency - PCWA) and Taylor Winchell (Denver Water).

>>> We’ll share first-hand insights around snow data integration, forecast accuracy, and technology adoption that are relevant to snow-dependent regions worldwide. Register now

Upcoming webinar: Auckland Council case study for flooding and emergency management

Tune in to learn how one of the world's most complex coastal cities uses advanced hydrological forecasting to protect its communities and infrastructure. In this live discussion, you’ll hear from Kolt Johnson, a key member of the Hydrology and Environmental Data team at Auckland Council, about the practical application of probabilistic forecasting in a high-stakes municipal environment.

>>> Learn how Auckland Council leverages HydroForecast to drive real-time decisions and coordinate real-time responses across multiple departments. Register now

Stay ahead of snowmelt season

In the Northern Hemisphere, snow is on every water manager’s mind — whether there’s a lot of it or not enough. Planning for springtime melt should happen before temps begin to rise, and our collection of snowmelt resources can help you stay ahead.

The snow season transition: Preparing for snowmelt

The shift from winter accumulation to spring runoff is never straightforward, but 2026 is shaping up to be particularly challenging for water managers in mountainous cold-weather regions across the globe. This webinar provides important insights for anyone that relies on snowpack for water decision making. Snowmelt is a key time of year for many of our customers and they are utilizing HydroForecast for everything from hydropower optimization to energy trading to water resource planning.

>>> Learn how to use HydroForecast to prepare and stay informed about runoff coming this snowmelt season. Watch now

Additional snowmelt reading & resources

>>> If you would like to stay up-to-date on new offerings and improvements for predicting snowmelt with HydroForecast, sign up for provisional forecast outputs for Snow Water Equivalent & soil moisture.

Out & about

The HydroForecast team is continuing their busy travel season at a wide variety of industry conferences–from a regional focused event to an international audience in Germany to a hydropower industry favorite, we hope to see you there!

Upcoming conferences

  • E-world - Europe's leading energy trade fair showcasing innovations in sustainable energy systems, renewable integration, and the path to climate-neutral energy. 
  • NWHA - The Northwest Hydroelectric Association's 44th Annual Conference, the leading regional forum for the Pacific Northwest hydropower industry. We’ll be continuing important conversations about the learnings from the recent December PNW atmospheric rivers. 
  • CEATI - CEATI Hydropower 2026 focuses on dam safety, plant modernization, and shaping hydropower's role in tomorrow's energy landscape. 
  • Water Power Week - Hosted by the National Hydropower Association (NHA), this event covers key topics important for our growing federal partnerships and all hydropower producers impacted by today’s regulatory, market, and legislative issues.
  • 2026 NHA Midwest Regional Meeting - The first of the NHA regional meetings takes place in Wisconsin this year. We look forward to the opportunity to meet local hydropower leaders, discuss regional challenges, and collaborate on solutions.
  • European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2026 - This international meeting brings together technical experts across the scientific fields. Upstream Tech CTO Alden Keefe Sampson will be presenting on “The Hydrologic Modeler’s Evolving Role in the Age of AI”.

Check out our full upcoming events page for more information. If you'd like to schedule a meeting to learn more about HydroForecast, please reach out to our to our team.

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Cheers,

The HydroForecast Team