The Roaring Fork Watershed experienced multiple winter storms over the past week bringing snowpack to 66% of normal for this time of year. SNOTEL sites are measuring 0.3-1.8” SWE increases from a week ago including Independence Pass (1.1”), Castle Peak (1.7”), and Schofield Pass (1.8”). Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, Wednesday’s storm produced snowfall only at higher elevations while the majority of the watershed experienced rainfall. So far in February, 21 of 26 days measured above normal for daily average temperature in the Roaring Fork Watershed, including 3 days that set new record high temperatures. The Roaring Fork Watershed has measured exceptional (5 out of 5 intensity) drought conditions for 9 weeks. Rain and melting snow increased local streams over the last week which are flowing 75-104% of normal for this time of year.  Warm temperatures have been predominant across the West this winter resulting in more rain falling than snow in many areas.