YREKA, Calif., Feb 10, 2026 — The Klamath National Forest has completed its February 1 snow surveys in the Scott River sub-basin as part of the statewide California Cooperative Snow Survey Program. These surveys help forecast the amount of water that will be available later in the year for agriculture, hydropower generation, recreation, and streamflow management.
So far this winter, weather in the Scott River Valley has been unseasonably dry and mild. Aside from a storm system in early January, little precipitation has occurred. These conditions are reflected in the February survey results. Across all measurement sites, snow depth averaged 29.4 percent of the historical average, while Snow Water Equivalent (SWE)—which measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack—averaged 30.2 percent of the historical average.
Historically, snowpack in the region typically reaches its seasonal peak between late March and early April, meaning there is still potential for snow accumulation in the coming months.
