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Podcast Episode Title: Denver's Dry Spell Deepens as Colorado River Talks Stall - Tensions Rise Amid Dwindling Water Supplies

Podcast Episode Title: Denver's Dry Spell Deepens as Colorado River Talks Stall - Tensions Rise Amid Dwindling Water Supplies

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 Hey Denver water lovers, buckle up for a splash of reality on our city's H2O scene from the past couple days. On February 14, the National Weather Service reported zero precipitation in Denver, matching a measly month-to-date total that's got everyone eyeing the skies[9]. CPR News revealed that very same day how Colorado River states blew past their negotiation deadline, leaving water ops in limbo amid "extremely frustrating" talks[1]. Colorado Politics hammered it home on February 14, noting the Bureau of Reclamation's push forward with backup plans as Lake Powell teeters at 3,533 feet elevation—just eight feet from critical low-water alerts that could nix hydropower by year's end[6].

Denver Water, serving 1.5 million of us, sounded alarms earlier this week on record-low snowpack critical to our supply, with their February 9 update clocking the Colorado River Basin at a dismal 55% of normal[4][8]. The U.S. Drought Monitor escalated most of Denver County to severe drought by February 13, covering nearly 80% of the land and spiking fire and shortage risks after warm 60s temps melted hopes for snow[2][6]. No big rains or quality scares popped up locally, but city taps remain safe for sipping despite the crunch—utilities have buffers for drinking water, though lawns and farms might tighten belts[10].

Upper Basin governors, including Colorado's, issued a February 13 statement urging more huddle time on the river mess, as north-central mountains hit extreme drought[12][6]. Lake Mead's holding at 1,065 feet, but projections scream caution with inflows down 1.5 million acre-feet[6]. Fingers crossed for flurries ahead!

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