Arizona is known for its unpredictable weather, and this winter is following that pattern. Forecasters are predicting a rather dry winter season.
Arizona experienced one of the driest winters on record in 2025, and an even drier monsoon season left water reserves below average.
But SRP senior hydrologist Stephen Flora says that after some much needed rain last fall, SRP is feeling better.
“In Arizona we have a lot of variability," Flora said. "It’s a desert and we can have very wet years and we can have very dry years so there’s quite a bit of range in what you might say is normal.”
"We had a fairly wet fall, so that helped to prime the watershed and we’ve seen some more flow. Our flow has actually been very good this fall and into the early winter," Flora added.
Flora said while the state is experiencing a mild La Niña weather pattern, the unpredictable climate in Arizona may bring unexpected conditions this winter. Flora added the snowpack on the watershed is low but they are hopeful for more snow.
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