Lake Mead expected to drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, and that’s not even the worst-case scenario

Lake Mead is expected to drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, and that is not even the worst-case scenario. A critical year is ahead for the nation's two largest reservoirs, with no relief after a record-low snowpack and a continuing drought. The projection highlights ongoing water supply challenges in the region.