Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025

Progress

Timeline

• Jun 10Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
• Mar 17Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Summary

**Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025 - Summary** This bill would reauthorize and fund federal programs that monitor snow levels and predict how much water will be available from snowmelt. These forecasting systems help predict water supplies months in advance by measuring snowpack in mountains across the western United States. **What it does:** Continues funding for snow monitoring stations, weather data collection, and computer models that forecast water availability from melting snow. **Who it affects:** - Western states that depend on snowmelt for water supplies - Farmers who need water supply predictions for crop planning - Water utilities and reservoir managers - Communities planning for droughts or floods **What would change:** Without reauthorization, these forecasting programs could lose funding and shut down. With it, water managers would continue receiving advance notice of water shortages or surpluses, helping them make better decisions about water allocation, flood control, and drought preparation. The program is particularly important for states like California, Colorado, and other western states where snowmelt provides much of the annual water supply.

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