Lake Powell water released after Colorado River temperatures rise
Officials began releasing cold water from Lake Powell to help preserve populations of the humpback chub.
How Lake Powell water levels have changed so far this year
As of June 24, 2024, Lake Powell's water level stood at 3,583.79 feet above mean sea level—116.21 feet below the full pool level.
Officials issue "dangerous" warning for Lake Powell
Temperatures as high as 115 degrees are anticipated this weekend, and the heat wave could persist throughout the week.
Lake Powell pummeled by hail in video: "Never seen anything like this"
Several boaters caught in the storm captured the impacts on video and showed the hailstones plunking into the lake.
Colorado river water 'extremes' forecast by scientists
A new study reports that the river's future may be brighter than originally thought, as precipitation is likely to replenish its flows.
Lake Powell water levels could reach four-year high
The lake has suffered from a regional drought for years.
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How Lake Powell water levels have changed so far this year
So far this year, Lake Powell's water levels have declined since January but it can expect an increase as snow melts from the mountains this spring.
Lake Powell's water levels to jump as snowpack melts
An influx of water will pull the reservoir's water levels from 32 percent capacity to 37 percent as snow melts in the spring.
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Utah National Park gives snowpack update after winter storm
The snowpack in Bryce Canyon nearly doubled in just a few days, before spring's arrival started to see it reducing.
Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels spark state divides
The seven states have submitted rival proposals about how to maintain water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
Grand Canyon under threat from invasive species if Lake Powell plan fails
The Bureau of Reclamation has come up with five possible ways to help the native fish under threat from the invasive smallmouth bass.
Atmospheric rivers won't refill Lakes Mead and Powell, says expert
California has seen intense rainfall recently which could potentially increase snowpack in the area, but it remains to be seen how much.
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"Little chance" Lake Mead will refill
Lake Mead's water levels have risen slightly following some heavy rainfall, but will this make a difference in the long run?
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Lake Mead set for big drop in water levels in 2024
New projections say that by the end of December 2024, the reservoir could be not much higher than the lowest level it ever recorded.
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How Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels will change after winter storms
A storm is bringing rain and snow to the region.
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How Lake Powell water levels changed in a year
Lake Powell water levels saw a sharp increase this year, due to a record amount of snowpack in the Colorado Rockies.
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How Lake Mead water levels changed after winter storm
Torrential rain from the offshore Pacific storm swept across the Southwest.
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Colorado River crisis fueled by ignored 1916 study, says hydrologist
One expert believes the Colorado River Commission made a dire mistake when divvying up the water.
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How Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels will change after atmospheric river
An incoming atmospheric river is set to batter the Pacific Northwest with precipitation.
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Before and after satellite images show Lake Powell water levels rise
Lake Powell's water levels are higher than they were this time last year, thanks to the huge snowmelt from the winter snowstorms across the southwest.
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Receding Lake Powell reveals "extremely rare" fossils
The fossils, which include the bones and teeth of a tritylodontid, are the first tritylodontid bonebed found in Utah's Navajo Sandstone.
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Plan to completely drain Lake Powell sparks backlash
The plan has garnered lots of support but also spurred resistance among people who love Lake Powell.
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Nevada official wants to completely drain Lake Powell
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently accepted public comment on potential solutions for the Colorado River past 2026.
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Lake Mead warning as levels remain critical
Despite the wet weather this year, the lake remains at dire levels and fears remain that it could reach dead pool levels.
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How Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels changed this summer so far
A very wet winter period meant that the reservoirs filled up over the summer period.
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How Lake Powell water levels changed after Hilary's rainfall
Several social media accounts shared a video that appeared to show waterfalls at Lake Powell.
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Charts show Lake Mead, Powell water levels change amid low storage warning
After years of drought, water levels are steadily improving at both lakes in the Southwest.
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Inside a plan to completely drain Lake Powell
The plan would restore Lake Mead by creating a bypass that diverts the Colorado River around the Glen Canyon Dam.
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Video shows land disappear as Lake Powell's water levels rise
Lake Powell has risen almost 60 feet since May after reaching drastically low water levels last summer.