Recent Colorado River Streamflow Deficits Explained by Decreased Spring Precipitation

The dataset accompanying the manuscript titled "Recent Colorado River Streamflow Deficits Explained by Decreased Spring Precipitation" provides comprehensive information on streamflow patterns in the Colorado River since 2000. The dataset is needed to run the analysis available on GitHub available here. Please read the accompanying README (available in the README.md file) for individual file descriptions and file nesting strategy that should be employed to easily reproduce this analysis. The dataset covers a range of variables related to streamflow and precipitation, including but not limited to discharge measurements, seasonal variations, and relevant meteorological data. The primary focus of the dataset is to elucidate the observed streamflow deficits in the Colorado River, attributing these changes to decreased spring precipitation. Key features of the dataset include: Time Coverage: The dataset spans a specified time range that aligns with the investigation into recent streamflow deficits in the Colorado River between 1964 and 2022. Spatial Scope: It includes data from relevant monitoring stations along within the Upper Colorado River, but focusing in the hydrologically vital headwater regions, providing a spatially distributed perspective. Variables: The dataset encompasses a variety of variables essential for understanding streamflow dynamics, with a particular emphasis on the impact of reduced spring precipitation. Researchers and stakeholders interested in hydrological patterns, climate-driven changes, and water resource management in the Colorado River Basin will find this dataset valuable. It serves as a foundational resource for reproducibility, further analysis, and collaboration within the scientific community. The dataset is deposited on Zenodo to facilitate open access, sharing, and citation for broader research endeavors.