Lake Powell officials are extending ramps and planning new launches as Glen Canyon prepares for lower water levels during the 2026 recreation season.
Tag: Colorado River Basin drought
The February 26, 2026 U.S. Drought Monitor shows mixed conditions across the West, with recent storms boosting snowpack but much of the Colorado River Basin still below normal for late February.
California sees storm relief, but severe to extreme drought persists across much of the Colorado River Basin.
Federal projections show Lake Powell runoff at just 52% of average, raising concerns about power generation and reservoir levels in 2026.
Snowpack across the Colorado River Basin remains below the 15th percentile, with drought expanding in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming.
Snowpack across the Colorado River Basin remains well below normal, with dry soils and low streamflows persisting into early February 2026.