BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Thank goodness for those mid-spring storms.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday said the cool, wet storms that impacted southern Idaho in April and into May have resulted in improved conditions for the Boise River basin.
"The cooler temperatures and wetter conditions, which have exceeded expectations, have preserved the remaining snowpack in the basin," officials said. "This has resulted in the three upper reservoirs continuing to store water in preparation for the summer months."
The overall system storage has increased by 59,000 acre-feet since the start of May and spring runoff is expected to continue with higher flows for the next several weeks as the remaining snowpack melts.
Despite the improved conditions, officials are still planning to keep boat ramps at Robie Creek, Macks Creek, and half of Barclay Bay closed.
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