Spring & summer runoff of the Missouri expected to be below normal

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ongoing dry conditions across the Missouri River basin are reflected in predictions for spring and summer runoff.

Ryan Larsen is with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha.

Larsen says their forecast is based on current and expected conditions.

Larsen says mountain snowpack is running about normal.

During their monthly update, the Corps said releases from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, now at twelve thousand cubic feet per second, will start increasing next week.