A weekend storm in Northern California brought heavy Sierra Nevada snowfall, improved seasonal water totals, triggered flood advisories, and produced a rare tornado, highlighting the region’s...
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[Video] Western Water Crisis: What’s actually happening right now
Colorado River negotiations stall as snowpack collapses and water pressure builds across the West, raising concerns about supply and future planning.
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.
Nevada Irrigation District reported reservoir storage at 91 percent of capacity and 128 percent of the 12-year average as of January 14, 2026.