"The Colorado River headwaters’ snowpack sat at 66% of the median for this time of year on Monday — the lowest recorded level since measurements began in 1986...Other regions in the basin have fared better. Basinwide, precipitation amounts are similar to those recorded last season." https://www.denverpost.com/2026/03/09/colorado-river-drought-forecast-lake-powell/ re: #WaterintheWest
Colorado River may deliver just a third of normal water supplies this spring, projections show

Extended warm weather across the Colorado River basin could reduce the amount of water delivered during spring runoff to a third of normal, according to federal forecasters.

The Denver Post