- Lake Powell water level up 2.45 feet from last year.
- Reservoir at its highest point for the water year.
- Despite improvement, Lake Powell remains 112.98 feet below full pool.
- Weather forecast predicts extreme heat, potentially exacerbating drought conditions.
July 8, 2024 –– Lake Powell’s water level has risen 2.45 feet compared to last year, reaching its highest point for the water year. However, despite this improvement, the reservoir remains 112.98 feet below full pool. As of July 6, 2024, Lake Powell is at 40.57% of its total capacity.
This increase in water level comes amid ongoing drought concerns across the Western U.S. While some areas in the south have seen slight improvement due to increased moisture, the overall trend is drying conditions. A prolonged period of below-average precipitation and above-average temperatures has worsened the drought, particularly in the Great Basin.
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