BC Snowpack

• ‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal

  Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.

  Environment

  Apr 10, 2024
  
• B.C.’s snowpack remains ‘very low,’ drought concerns high despite snowfall

  The late February rain and snow storms have not made a significant impact in B.C.'s snowpack level, leaving officials concerned with the incoming spring and summer.

  Environment

  Mar 8, 2024
  
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• Snowpack level in Okanagan at 121%, highest in province

  After a warm January, the Okanagan was at 121 per cent of its normal snowpack total. However, that’s down from 125 per cent one month ago.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2023
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• Okanagan snowpack levels at 90%, in ‘normal’ range

  Overall, B.C.’s snowpack average was 110 per cent as of Feb. 1, down from 115 per cent on Jan. 1.

  Environment

  Feb 8, 2022
• Snowpack levels above average for most of province: B.C. River Forecast Centre

  The B.C. River Forecast Centre says there’s a 95 per cent chance that La Nina conditions will persist through the rest of winter and into spring.

  Environment

  Jan 23, 2021
• Despite a snowy winter, concerns have shifted from flooding to drought in B.C.

  Province-wide, the snowpack is sitting at an average of 89 per cent of normal, but some areas are well below that.

  Environment

  Mar 15, 2019