How California reservoirs' water levels changed after back-to-back storms
Many of the state's major reservoirs experienced an increase in water levels over the past 10 days.
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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.
Texas map shows where water shortage is blighting parts of state
Parts of southern and western Texas are facing water shortages including drought conditions in some cases.
California rainfall map shows how state's biggest reservoir will change
The third in a series of back-to-back storms will bring more rain to California this weekend.
Texas faces water crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing calls to declare a "state of disaster" over water shortages in the Rio Grande Valley.
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How Lake Mead water levels have changed so far this year
The lake's water levels have declined slightly since the start of the year but should rise again when spring is in full swing.
California snowpack update as three storms hit back-to-back
The first storm hit over the weekend, and the second is expected to begin by Wednesday.
California "overlooking" ways to save water, study suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
California city to get nearly month's worth of rain in four days
California has faced an abnormally wet winter as moisture-laden storms and atmospheric rivers dumped a deluge of rain.
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Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
California snowpack hits 14-year milestone
Three back-to-back late-season winter storms will hit the Golden State this weekend and next week.
How California's largest reservoir could change after next storm
The lake has risen 8 feet since the start of the month.
How Lake Mead water levels changed after "record-breaking rainfall"
Lake Mead water levels have increased slightly since the weekend storm in Nevada.
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Less water being held in most US snowpacks
Researchers saw a 22 percent drop in how much water is stored in snowpacks every year in the lower 48 states.
How Lake Mead's water levels will change after Colorado snowstorm
As of Friday, the Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack was at 108 percent of normal.
North America sees "emerging phenomenon" of raging night wildfires
The findings challenge conventional firefighting and the "active day, quiet night" fire cycle.
California's plan to store more storm water against future drought
Officials have announced a new groundwater mapping project that will provide "critical information" about the underground water supply.
Atmospheric rivers "double-edged sword" for water in California
While the weather phenomenon helps water supply, it also comes with consequences including floods and landslides, an expert told Newsweek.
California reservoir reaches full capacity after winter storm
Cachuma Lake reached full capacity over the weekend after a winter storm brought more rain to the area.
Lake Mead water update as final Colorado River plan released
The proposal aims to save around 3 million acre-feet of water by the end of 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation reported.
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California drought outlook gets good news after "biblical" blizzard
Some meteorologists expect that the recent storm temporarily eliminated one of the state's biggest problems.
These 3 California cities already received more than year's worth of rain
Los Angeles, San Diego and Riverside hit annual precipitation levels just five months into the water year.
California's biggest reservoir loses 265 billion gallons of water
Lake Shasta dropped eight feet over the past week, but officials aren't concerned because its levels were too high for February.
Colorado officials threaten to turn off water
The cuts could impact more than 500,000 acres of land if the water situation doesn't improve soon.
Water levels plunge at California's biggest reservoir ahead of winter storm
Water officials are voluntarily releasing water from Shasta Dam because the lake's levels are "too high" for February.
California atmospheric rivers produced enough water for 4.8 million people
More rain is on the way and is expected to arrive at the end of next week.
How Lake Mead water levels will change after incoming storm
Rain is expected to fall across the Las Vegas region on Tuesday.
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California reservoirs get good news about water levels
Average snowpack throughout the state of California has skyrocketed since early January.
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How two California reservoir water levels changed after atmospheric river
The state's two biggest reservoirs have risen by several feet since this past weekend.