A little more than two weeks ago, Canyon Ferry Reservoir was 18 feet below full pool, leaving docks unusable headed into the busy summer season. Still, recent rain and snow melt have helped water levels significantly in a short time
Heavy snows are blocking seasonal mountain passes in Montana, and some streams have risen thanks to recent storms. Meanwhile, much of the north-central part of the state remains in drought.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday that projected water levels at most Reclamation-managed reservoirs in eastern Montana will be below desired levels this Memorial Day weekend.