California increases water allocation thanks to winter storms
California increases its water supply allocation for 2024 thanks to improved snowpack and reservoir levels, but ongoing infrastructure challenges limit the full potential of the increase.
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March storms revive California’s snowpack, boosting water supply
March storms significantly boosted California's snowpack to above-average levels, prompting a strategic and equitable update to water management plans amidst climate variability.
Reclamation: Dry conditions expected on Rio Grande this spring
The Bureau of Reclamation anticipates a dry spring on the Rio Grande due to low snowpack, but is implementing strategies to manage water resources and minimize the impact of the ongoing drought.
There's good news in the Colorado River Basin, with snowpack levels slightly above normal.
Early start for Middle Rio Grande irrigation, outlook cautious
The Middle Rio Grande irrigation season starts early with improved snowpack, but water managers urge conservation due to storage restrictions and reliance on monsoon rains for summer/fall supply.
Utah's water worries ease as snowpack surges and reservoirs reach 82% capacity, a dramatic improvement from last year.