One of the most common questions among Lake Powell boaters: “Is The Cut Open?” As of March 2025, the answer is a firm NO—and it’s not even close. This video breaks down the latest water level conditions, future projections, and what it means for access through the Castle Rock Cut. 💧 Current Conditions (March 2025) • Lake Powell Elevation: 3,559 feet (24 feet below the required level for The Cut) • Water Loss Since July 2024: 27 vertical feet • Minimum Elevation for The Cut: 3,583 feet 📉 Future Projections • 2025 Inflow Forecast: 6.77 million acre-feet (only 70% of the historical average!) • Required Outflow to Lake Mead: 7.5 million acre-feet • Projected Water Level by Jan 2026: Between 3,525 and 3,575 feet ⏳ What’s Next? Without a strong snowpack or monsoon season, The Cut is unlikely to reopen anytime soon. The lake is expected to hover around 3,565 feet by the end of September 2025. 🔔 Subscribe for More Lake Powell Updates! Don’t forget to LIKE this video, COMMENT with your thoughts on Lake Powell’s future, and SHARE with fellow boaters! #LakePowell #WaterCrisis #CastleRockCut #GlenCanyonDam #ColoradoRiver #WaterLevels #Drought #SaveLakePowell