Western farmers and irrigation districts cannot accurately predict and plan for water availability during volatile weather cycles

Farmers, ranchers, and irrigation district managers across the Western US face unpredictable water supply due to climate variability (El Niño, drought cycles), making it impossible to plan irrigation schedules, crop selection, and resource allocation with confidence. Current forecasting methods rely on historical data and general weather predictions that fail to account for localized operational impacts, leaving decision-makers scrambling to adapt mid-season and suffering significant crop losses, inefficient water use, and operational disruptions.