Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program 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 Program Reauthorization Act of 2025** **What it does:** This bill would renew funding and authorization for a federal program that monitors snowpack and predicts how much water will be available from melting snow. The program uses weather stations, satellites, and computer models to forecast water supplies months in advance. **Who it affects:** - Western states that depend on snowmelt for water supplies - Farmers who need water supply forecasts for crop planning - Water utilities and reservoir managers - Communities that rely on snowpack for drinking water - Flood control agencies **What would change:** The bill would extend the program's authorization beyond its current expiration date, ensuring continued funding for snow monitoring equipment, data collection, and forecasting services. Without reauthorization, the program could face funding gaps or shutdown, reducing the accuracy of water supply predictions that help communities and businesses plan for droughts or flooding. The program is particularly important for managing water resources in mountainous regions where snowpack serves as natural water storage.

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