California rainfall map shows how state's biggest reservoir will change
The third in a series of back-to-back storms will bring more rain to California this weekend.
California snowpack hits 14-year milestone
Three back-to-back late-season winter storms will hit the Golden State this weekend and next week.
How California's largest reservoir could change after next storm
The lake has risen 8 feet since the start of the month.
Death Valley's fleeting lake captured in satellite image
Lake Manly, a lake that forms in the Badwater Basin on rare occasions of heavy rain, was deep enough this spring that tourists could kayak or boat on it.
Great Salt Lake water levels to rise even more this spring
Water levels could rise by 1.2 feet this spring, which is a total of 870,000 acre feet potentially feeding into the lake between April and July.
Minnesota lakes "setting new records" for early ice-out
"There are 110 lakes with lake ice out reports on the DNR webpage and more are coming in each day," a climatologist told Newsweek.
Time lapse shows California "ghost lake" suddenly disappear
The lake re-formed last year after a series of atmospheric rivers hit the state.
California reservoir reaches full capacity after winter storm
Cachuma Lake reached full capacity over the weekend after a winter storm brought more rain to the area.
California's biggest reservoir loses 265 billion gallons of water
Lake Shasta dropped eight feet over the past week, but officials aren't concerned because its levels were too high for February.
Water levels plunge at California's biggest reservoir ahead of winter storm
Water officials are voluntarily releasing water from Shasta Dam because the lake's levels are "too high" for February.
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California's phantom Lake Tulare has disappeared
The lake reappeared after heavy storms last year and caused a number of issues for local people. It's now disappearing.
California reservoir dam release update as water levels rise
More rain is on the way for the Golden State.
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How California water outlook got good news
California's snowpack has risen from 28 percent of normal on January 1 to 86 percent of normal on February 23.
California atmospheric rivers produced enough water for 4.8 million people
More rain is on the way and is expected to arrive at the end of next week.
How Lake Mead water levels will change after incoming storm
Rain is expected to fall across the Las Vegas region on Tuesday.
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California reservoirs get good news about water levels
Average snowpack throughout the state of California has skyrocketed since early January.
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How two California reservoir water levels changed after atmospheric river
The state's two biggest reservoirs have risen by several feet since this past weekend.
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Videos show driest place in North America flooded before atmospheric river
A temporary lake has formed in a California desert.
NASA images show how Death Valley lake was refilled by atmospheric river
A lake that formed in 2023 on a Death Valley salt flat after Hurricane Hilary has refilled again from atmospheric river rainfall.
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California's reservoirs compared after winter storm suddenly changes levels
Two recent winter storms improved nearly all of the state's major reservoirs.
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Chart shows how California reservoirs changed after atmospheric river
Torrential rain caused catastrophic flooding, but it also improved water levels at several California lakes.
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Utah's Great Salt Lake to receive influx of water
A near-capacity Utah Lake will feed water down the Jordan River and into the parched Great Salt Lake.
California reservoir dam release update as water levels stall
Releases through the main spillway at Lake Oroville were stopped a week after they began.
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Before-and-after photos show lake disappearing amid "record lows"
Significant water level changes have occurred during the 37 years between the two photos.
California reservoir impressive dam release amid "intense" storm
The release comes as a severe atmospheric river pummeled California.
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How Lake Mead water levels will change after atmospheric river
The storm could bring up to an additional inch of rain to the Las Vegas area.
California reservoir "spectacular" release of billions of gallons of water
Water levels have risen significantly at the reservoir since the beginning of January.
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Atmospheric river could suddenly create new lake in California
Up to 1.5 inches of rain could fall in the driest place in North America over 72 hours.
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California's largest reservoir sees water levels jump ahead of major storm
Lake Shasta has added 10 percent to its capacity in the last two weeks—and more rain is on the way.

