http://www.newsweek.com/recent-rain-lake-mead-respite-dwindling-water-levels-1773576

The recent rain falling on Nevada is giving a brief respite to Lake Mead's dwindling water levels.

Lake Mead's current water level stands at 1,045.34 feet as of January 12. Since December, when water levels were at 1,042 feet, it has continued to steadily rise.