The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its latest 24-Month Study on February 14, 2026, between 2:15 AM and 5:15 AM UTC, revealing worsening dry conditions across the Colorado River Basin. Projected inflows to Lake Powell stand at 52% of average, with levels potentially reaching minimum power pool by late 2026, prompting operational adjustments at Glen Canyon Dam to protect water deliveries and hydropower. The study, accessible at https://www.usbr.gov/uc/water/crsp/studies/24Month_02.pdf, details Reclamation's plans to modify operations in response to the reduced inflows, as stated in the official release shared via X at https://x.com/usbr/status/2022419330315461055 with an NPS photo by Amy Washuta. Reclamation emphasized protecting critical water deliveries and hydropower generation at Glen Canyon Dam amid the projected decline to minimum power pool levels by late 2026.
