Lake Berryessa's spillway activated. The popular Morning Glory Spillway at Lake Berryessa in Napa County returns for the first time since 2019. Video: Napa County Sheriff's Office ...

Above-average snowfall in the winters of 2023 and 2024 helped the reservoir recover. Although less snow fell this year, the lake is expected to reach its capacity this spring as snow melts ...

Lake Shasta, the state's largest reservoir, likewise hit its capacity the previous two years. As of Monday, Lake Shasta's water levels were nearly 1,062 feet, only 5 feet below its full capacity.