Current Stream Flow Layer

This layer leverages data provided by the USGS, which collects water-resources data from approximately 1.9 million sites across the United States and territories. The USGS focuses on the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters, making this data publicly accessible for water resource management. In our application, this layer marks the locations of streamflow stations on the map. Stations reporting active stream flow are indicated in blue, while stations with no flow are shown in gray. Users can click on any station point to view a detailed time series and additional information, contributing to an interactive streamflow summary chart that enhances understanding of current water conditions.

Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) Network

The Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) network is composed of over 900 automated data collection sites located in remote, high-elevation mountain watersheds in the western U.S. These sites collect observations based on the Water Year; beginning October 1, these stations report accumulated seasonal precipitation, snow water equivalent, and temperature (maximum, minimum, current, and average) daily.

In Wy-Adapt, we show current and recent SNOTEL observations in the Current Conditions app.

Synoptic Weather

This layer integrates the Synoptic Weather API—formerly the Mesonet API—to provide real-time temperature data across a global network of stations. It employs a RESTful API renowned for its speed and flexibility, allowing for the retrieval of data ranging from minutes to months. In our application, temperature points are color-coded on the map: blue represents the coldest temperatures in view, red indicates the hottest, and other colors signify intermediate temperatures. Clicking on a point reveals a time series and additional details about that location just below the map, offering users a comprehensive view of temperature fluctuations and context.