The reservoir is not out of the woods, despite a good year for snowpack in 2023, as this year's snow levels are looking closer to average.
Lake Mead could be set for lower water levels this year compared to last as the Rockies are seeing closer-to-average snowpackMost regions in the Colorado Rocky Mountains basin are between 90 to 109 percent snow-water equivalent. The Lower San Juan, Lower Green and White-Yampa basins are slightly higher, at between 110 to 129 percent.The entire upper Colorado River basin's snowpack lies at around 103 percent of the historical average over 30 years.
However with the snowpack less high this time around, it remains to be seen whether the lake will rise, or fall.Lake Mead provides water for around 25 million people living in the Colorado River basin. It also produces hydro power through the Hoover Dam, making it even more integral to daily life in the region.Despite its good year in 2023, the Bureau of Reclamations still predicts that it could dip back to the historic lows.
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