The recent Winter storm that swept across Northern California over the Christmas holiday has brought significant relief to the region’s reservoirs, marking a hopeful turn after years of drought. Lake Shasta, the state’s largest reservoir, has experienced a dramatic rise in water levels—climbing over 20 feet in just the past week. As of Sunday, the lake’s elevation is just above 1,020 feet, a significant rebound from its low point of 985 feet in mid-November. The California Department of Water Resources reports that Lake Shasta is now at 113% of its statistical average and 65% full. Lake Oroville has also benefited from the recent storms. The reservoir is currently at 810 feet, just 90 feet shy of its full capacity.