Water Releases Out Of Folsom Lake To Double In Anticipation Of Stormy Weather
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Officials in charge of Folsom Lake are getting ready for a series of wet storms forecast to his Northern California by doubling water releases from the reservoir to make room for more water.
With a series of winter storms expected during the next 10 days, the Bureau of Reclamation will open four more gates on Folsom Dam bringing the total number to eight tonight.
Earlier this week, they began increasing the releases from Nimbus Dam which helps regulate the flow into the American River.
Officials are warning people downstream of the Folsom and Nimbus dams to the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers to take appropriate safety precautions during periods of high river flows.
