DEMO: Upper Missouri River Basin Soil Moisture and Snow Maps
This page includes demo maps of soil moisture, snowpack, and related data from the Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB) Network, which covers the lowlands of the UMRB (areas below 5,500 feet). Maps include only those stations currently operating; additional stations will be included as they are installed over time. The content and functionality of this page are for demonstration purposes only and are not finalized, including some simulated data. Please read all map descriptions carefully.
This map shows the 1-week change in topsoil moisture (the average of 2- and 4-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in topsoil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 1-week change in subsoil moisture (the average of 8- and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in subsoil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 1-week change in total column soil moisture (the average of 2-, 4-, 8-, and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in soil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows current snow depth (inches) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Darker blue hues indicate greater snow depth.
Click on a station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Snow Depth (Inches)
This map shows the 1-week change in topsoil moisture (the average of 2- and 4-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in topsoil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 1-week change in subsoil moisture (the average of 8- and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in subsoil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 1-week change in total column soil moisture (the average of 2-, 4-, 8-, and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in soil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows current snow depth (inches) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Darker blue hues indicate greater snow depth.
Click on a station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This snow depth map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
Soil Moisture: 1-Week Change
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
This map shows the 1-week change in topsoil moisture (the average of 2- and 4-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in topsoil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 1-week change in subsoil moisture (the average of 8- and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in subsoil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 1-week change in total column soil moisture (the average of 2-, 4-, 8-, and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in soil moisture over the past week, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
Soil Moisture: 4-Week Change
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
This map shows the 4-week change in topsoil moisture (the average of 2- and 4-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in topsoil moisture over the past 4 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 4-week change in subsoil moisture (the average of 8- and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in subsoil moisture over the past 4 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 4-week change in total column soil moisture (the average of 2-, 4-, 8-, and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in soil moisture over the past 4 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
Soil Moisture: 8-Week Change
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
This map shows the 8-week change in topsoil moisture (the average of 2- and 4-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in topsoil moisture over the past 8 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 8-week change in subsoil moisture (the average of 8- and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in subsoil moisture over the past 8 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 8-week change in total column soil moisture (the average of 2-, 4-, 8-, and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in soil moisture over the past 8 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
Soil Moisture: 12-Week Change
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
Change in Volumetric Water Content (m3/m3)
This map shows the 12-week change in topsoil moisture (the average of 2- and 4-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in topsoil moisture over the past 12 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 12-week change in subsoil moisture (the average of 8- and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin. Soil moisture is measured as volumetric water content—the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in subsoil moisture over the past 12 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This map shows the 12-week change in total column soil moisture (the average of 2-, 4-, 8-, and 20-inch depth observations) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin. Volumetric water content is the ratio of the volume of water (in cubic meters) to the volume of soil (in cubic meters). Brown hues indicate a decrease in total column soil moisture over the past 12 weeks, while teal hues indicate increased soil moisture.
Click on a mesonet station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
This soil moisture map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.
Fractional Available Water
Frozen Soil Conditions
Simulated Categorical Soil Moisture Conditions
Current Snow Conditions
Snow Depth (Inches)
This map shows current snow depth (inches) for mesonet stations in the Upper Missouri River Basin Network. Darker blue hues indicate greater snow depth.
Click on a station for more information and to view additional data from the state mesonet.
This snow depth map is updated weekly, with data valid through 12Z (7 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday.