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Lake Mead Water level Issues

Good Snow Season Triggers Bonus Water for Lake Mead

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The reservoir is expected to rise nearly 30 feet, and power output at the Hoover Dam will increase as well.

California Drought: Snowpack Inspires Consumers, Worries Water Experts

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One week after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state-wide drought emergency for California, rangers reported Sierra snowpack levels at 80 percent of normal. While the measurements of this major source of water might seem cause for relief, experts hesitate.

Dry Weather System May Wither Arizona’s Hopes for Wet Winter

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A damp December promises to slake Arizona's thirst, but the incoming…

Shrinking Sierra Snowpack Spells Another Dry Year for California

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The first measure of moisture in the Sierra Snowpack this season…

Study: Less Water for Seattle and Surrounding Communities

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The Seattle Times reports that warmer weather and smaller Cascade…

Report: California Announces Snow Survey Results — Limits on Delta Pumping Go Effective

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Results of today’s snow survey by the California Department…

Above Normal Sierra Snowpack Still Not Enough

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The Sierra snowpack continues to exceed normal levels, which…