In The News – Lake Tahoe expected to fill for first time since 2019
May 10, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 05/09/2024, Written by Katelyn Welsh
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif./Nev. – For the first time in nearly five years, Lake Tahoe is expected to fill this spring. Although the water year continues through September, The Natural Resources Conservation Service is already confident about this year’s positive outlook.
“It is a already a safe bet to pencil in a win on this year’s report card, especially for northern Nevada,” their report says.
This is good news since once full, Lake Tahoe can typically provide enough water to meet demand for three years, even if consecutive snowpacks are below normal, according to their statement. The service expects most key reservoirs in northern Nevada and eastern Sierra will fill this spring as well.
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