From shifting snowpack conditions to increased weather variability, 2026 is highlighting the challenges of planning in an uncertain water year. This month, we're sharing how HydroForecast helps teams prepare with more forward-looking streamflow insights, along with new dashboard capabilities, industry perspectives, and updates from our team.
What's new in HydroForecast
New ways to customize and improve workflows with forecasts
Our team is always listening to customer feedback and looking for ways to make navigating the dashboard easier. HydroForecast now gives teams more control over how they view and use forecast information, with customizable seasonal volume thresholds, improved map tools, saved weather views, expanded language support, and easier access to help and documentation.
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The latest news & events
Mid-year check-in: Why seasonal forecasts matter more in an uncertain water year
Between El Niño's 81% odds of becoming one of the strongest events on record (per NOAA) and another active Atlantic hurricane season underway, 2026 is shaping up to test operators on multiple fronts: flood risk in some basins, generation risk in others.
Historical averages don't always capture conditions in years like this, making forward-looking forecasts essential for planning ahead. Seasonal forecasts provide additional visibility into potential shifts in water availability, helping teams prepare for upcoming operational decisions with more confidence.
See how HydroForecast performs through extreme events →
How forecasting is evolving for extreme weather with Hydro Leader
Laura Read, Director of Technical and Federal Partnerships, talked with Hydro Leader magazine for their July/August issue about how HydroForecast helps dam and hydro operators manage risk and make smart operational decisions as extreme weather becomes more common. The interview explores how HydroForecast continues to evolve to help operators navigate increasingly variable weather conditions.
The latest on our NOAA collaboration
Our collaboration with NOAA's Office of Water Prediction continues to advance through a CRADA evaluating HydroForecast across diverse hydrologic settings, including unregulated flood basins, snowmelt-driven watersheds, glacial systems, coastal headwaters, and Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs. We'll continue sharing updates as the work progresses.
Catch up on the announcement →
Hydropower market insights from the Mid-C Seminar
We recently attended the Mid-C Seminar, where conversations centered on hydropower operations, trading, and the evolving energy outlook for the Pacific Northwest. In markets where hydro supply can shift quickly, better streamflow forecasts help operators and traders better understand changing water conditions and associated market risk.
Explore forecasting for hydro-driven energy markets →
Growing our partnership with Canadian hydropower: Now part of the WaterPower Canada community
We're pleased to join WaterPower Canada and grateful for the warm welcome. Canadian hydropower operators are navigating increasing hydrologic variability, and we're looking forward to contributing to the conversations and shared expertise helping strengthen the sector across Canada. We'll also be at Water Power Week this October and hope to connect with many of you there.
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Cheers,
The HydroForecast Team
