It seems like winter just keeps dishing it out this year with the arctic temps and the frequent snowfall.

We’ve already been fielding some calls about the potential for high water this spring and while there is no arguing that we’ve seen well below average temperatures for much of the winter we really haven’t seen all that much precipitation.

This isn’t to say we couldn’t end up with above average precipitation this winter and above average flows this spring but at this point it’s not really looking like it as evidenced by this latest SNOTEL map which shows things at or below the 30 year average for the most part.

The amount of precipitation we see in the spring will, as always, be the key factor determining what we see for flows. Current projections look much like 2016 with most probable flows holding in the 4000 cfs range for most of the season.

Canyon Ferry is currently at 76% capacity which is 94% of average for this date. The anticipated inflow for the April through July runoff period is forecasted to be 1,493.6 kaf, or 89 percent of the 30 year average according to the latest report from the Bureau of Reclamation.

So what does this mean for your 2017 trip to the MO’. At this point not much. We’ll leave the projections/predictions to the experts and concentrate our efforts on providing you with up to date information as we get it while continuing to assist you in making your plans.

Speaking of making plans, the phones have been ringing off the hook this week with folks booking spring and summer dates and we’re looking forward to another busy season at WCA.

If you’re contemplating a trip to the Missouri this year we encourage you to book sooner rather than later to get those prime lodging and guide dates in June and July but we’re also encouraging folks to think about late summer/early fall dates.

Operators are standing by waiting for your call!