Snowpack
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Rocky Mountains’ snowpack levels still 20% below normal: Alberta EnvironmentWorking in pairs with a chartered helicopter pilot, Alberta researchers travel deep into the backcountry, measuring the snow for depth and density.EnvironmentApr 30
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‘The climate crisis is here’: B.C. warns of early start to 2024 wildfire seasonAlong with a lack of rain, forecasters are worried about drought conditions when the weather warms up, which could lead to stronger wildfires.EnvironmentMar 18
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Early snowmelt a trend in Western Canadian mountains: studyLeaner snowpack in Western Canada and United States mountain ranges is causing drier summers and increasing wildfire risk, says a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.EnvironmentMay 28, 2023
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Unseasonably warm weather shatters temperature records across B.C.A ridge of high pressure helped set new daily maximum temperature records for this time of year in 17 B.C. communities on Saturday.WeatherMay 14, 2023
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Warming weather, above-normal snowpack prompts flood-readiness reminder for OkanaganCentral Okanagan residents are being advised to get ready for the spring run-off season as temperatures are expected to jump significantly this coming weekend.CanadaApr 26, 2023
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Armstrong, B.C. readying residents for potential floodingSnow and ice in the area mountains is thawing and that contributes to increased water levels in Meighan and Deep Creeks, City of Armstrong staff say.CanadaMar 23, 2023
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Pilot project aims to help Okanagan residents deal with climate changeUsing data that goes back as far as the 1930s, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is able to track weather trends, lake inflows and snowpack levels throughout the Okanagan valley.EnvironmentFeb 13, 2023
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Snowpack level in Okanagan at 121%, highest in provinceAfter 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.CanadaFeb 9, 2023
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Weak B.C. snowpack pushes risk of avalanche to highest in two decadesAvalanche season in B.C. is off to a deadly start, claiming five lives in under a month, and one expert predicts these conditions won't change anytime soon.EnvironmentJan 29, 2023
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Avalanche warnings expand into Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper national parksA special avalanche warning, which is in place until Monday, now includes Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper national parks.CanadaDec 29, 2022
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