Drought Conditions

• Recent snow dump across Saskatchewan gives WSA some hope, but more precipitation needed

  As the Water Security Agency analyze the recent snow dump across the province this past weekend, the question if it's enough precipitation or is more needed.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2024
  
• Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid drought

  Earlier this month, the District of Tofino warned that water levels in its reservoirs had hit historic lows and it may need to implement its most extreme level of restrictions.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2023
  
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• City of Calgary reduces water use due to drought conditions

  Calgary has turned the dial up on drought conditions from normal to dry and warn if drought conditions persist, they may implement mandatory outdoor water restrictions.

  Weather

  Jul 27, 2023
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• ‘Every drop counts’: B.C. urged to slash water usage amid potentially historic drought

  'The level and extent of drought that we are witnessing this early on in the season is deeply concerning,' B.C. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowinn Ma said.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
• B.C.’s persistent drought continues as wildfires spark, no rain in forecast

  The Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast and west Vancouver Island have now reached Drought Level 5, meaning adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are almost certain.

  Weather

  Oct 10, 2022
• BC Wildfire Service warns that fire season isn’t over yet

  Temperatures are about 5 to 8 degrees above normal for this time of year, and there’s been little to no rain in several parts of B.C. in weeks.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2022
• Most of B.C. is suffering conditions of drought, water scarcity, province says

  Much of the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. have experienced very little to no rainfall over the past five weeks

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2022
• 2022 spring seeding in full swing across southern Alberta

  Seeding season is here and farmers in Alberta are working hard to get their crops in the ground. The challenge might be getting them to grow with another dry start to the summer.

  Weather

  May 2, 2022
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• Water restriction order issued for Salmon River, Bessette Creek areas

  'Current drought conditions are especially challenging for the returning runs of chinook salmon, which are designated as endangered.'

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021
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• Severe drought in Alberta brings on early harvest

  Combines are firing up across the Prairies as abnormally hot weather and little moisture is causing crops to mature more quickly than normal.

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2021