Lake Mead , Defies Projections , As Water Levels Rise.
The Hill reports that Lake Mead has been struggling to stay above the government's most recent projections.
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According to a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation report released in March, Lake Mead has already dropped an estimated 1,043.06 feet.
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However, the water level at Lake Mead was holding on about 3 feet above projected levels as of April 3.
The Hill reports that Lake Mead's water level rose at the beginning of the year, followed by a minor dip.
Recent rain in the area has contributed to stabilizing water levels before rising nearly half a foot to end March.
The opening days of April have seen water levels once again drop by about half a foot.
Meanwhile, Lake Powell has recovered after dropping to an all-time low in March, rising over a foot since hitting that grim milestone.
The Hill reports that the Bureau of Reclamation is expected to allow Lake Powell to benefit from melting snowpack in Colorado.
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The Snow Water Equivalent currently held in the Colorado Rockies' snowpack is 158% of its average, climbing 8% in just one week.
According to the Bureau of Reclamation, Lake Mead could drop 9 feet lower than its current level by the end of April
