The water supply forecasts did not change much this week. The streamflow forecast for this week (subject to change) estimates that the lake will remain in the top 12 inches through August 27 and dip slightly below to near 1.2 ft below full pool on Labor Day.
SKQ project outflows and the Flathead Lake elevation are dependent on many variables including lake inflows, weather, the demand for electricity, and non-power constraints such as the downstream fishery and flood risk management needs.