When winter rains are plentiful, reservoirs fill and groundwater recharges, like a bank account. In dry winters they don’t, and both are drawn down by cities and farms over the summer months, ...

However, McCoy said the current winter storm could have "contributed a little bit" to reservoirs in the area. However, he said the impact will be more notable when snow begins to melt in the spring.

A series of atmospheric river events during the winter and spring have caused reservoirs to swell to more than 118% than is typical for this time of year.

When winter rains are plentiful, reservoirs fill and groundwater recharges. In dry winters they don’t, and both are drawn down by cities and farms over the summer, causing water shortages and ...

The Salt River Project reservoirs that supply a large share of water across Metro Phoenix got a much-needed boost from rain and snowmelt this winter, but officials are warning that the drought ...

Wet Winter, Full Reservoirs Lead To Increased Water Deliveries From State, Federal Governments. By Bay City News Service April 30, 2025. ... a critical reservoir for Southern California water, ...

San Luis Reservoir, a huge inland lake between Gilroy and Los Banos, is shown on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, it was 51% full — 116% of its historical average for that date.

However, McCoy said the current winter storm could have "contributed a little bit" to reservoirs in the area. However, he said the impact will be more notable when snow begins to melt in the spring.