Currently, (the Upper Colorado Basin snowpack) sits at 76% of the 30 year average. That’s a pretty significant difference compared to the 91% reported just last month. That snowpack feeds the Colorado River, and that water drains into Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Both reservoirs remain relatively low. As of early February, Lake Mead is 34% full and Lake Powell is at 36%. Keep in mind, Lake Mead reached critically low levels in July of 2022 at 27%. Meanwhile, Tier 3 extreme drought continues here in Southern Nevada amid the second-longest dry stretch on record for Las Vegas. Monday marks day number 205 without measurable rain at the airport.

Other Colorado River Basin news:

• ETV News (North Price, Utah): Colorado River negotiations explained to Carbon Emery Economic Group​
• The Mesa Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.): Mesa amps up water conservation efforts
• Mesa County: News release: Commissioner Daniel advocates for Shoshone water rights at Colorado Water Congress