Importance of Mountain
Snowstorms
qWater from winter
snowfalls is the primary
source of agricultural and
urban water supplies.
qWater from melting snow
also provides hydroelectric
power, which provide one third
power generated in the western
states.
qMountain snowstorms are monitored by National Weather Service, State Department of Transportation, and the Forest Service.
Percentage of power generated by hydroelectric plants in 2006