University of Utah hydrologists show most streamflow out of the West's mountains is old snowmelt on a multi-year underground journey. New study finds that spring runoff is on average 5 years old, raising real implications for water management in the arid West.The West's Spring Runoff Is Older Than You Think
June 23, 2025
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University of Utah hydrologists show most streamflow out of the West's mountains is old snowmelt on a multi-year underground journey. New study finds that spring runoff is on average 5 years old, raising real implications for water management in the arid West.