Snowpack
Vancouver Island, Fort Nelson regions under Level 3 drought conditions
By Simon Little Online Journalist
All water users, including residents, industry, farmers and municipalities are asked to voluntarily reduce water use under Level 3 conditions. Continue reading
Alberta snowpack currently average to below average
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta officials are keeping a close eye on the snowpack in the mountains west of Calgary, which could have an impact on flooding. Continue reading
B.C. snowpacks near 40-year lows prompting drought fears
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. River Forecast Centre says snow levels have dropped significantly since the beginning of the month due to persistently hot weather and rapid melt. Continue reading
Snowpack levels in Okanagan, Boundary regions well below normal
The River Forecast Centre says upper-elevation rivers could reach their peak flow soon. Continue reading
Low snowpack levels in Okanagan, Boundary, Similkameen regions
Okanagan snowpack level at 81 per cent of normal as of March 1. Continue reading
WSA forecasts below normal spring runoff for most of Saskatchewan
The WSA said the far north and most of southern Saskatchewan are expected to have a below normal spring runoff. Continue reading
Below normal spring runoff forecast for Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is forecasting a below normal spring runoff due to dry conditions at freeze-up and below normal winter precipitation. Continue reading
B.C. flood fears easing — if the weather co-operates: Officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Emergency Management BC said Thursday that just 37 evacuation orders, covering 341 properties, remain in effect. Continue reading
City of Calgary says deep snowpack doesn’t mean flooding
City of Calgary officials say it would take a significant weather event for the city to see flooding even with a deep snowpack in the mountains. Continue reading
Okanagan snowpack 206 per cent of normal, highest in 38 years
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The snowpack in the Okanagan is now twice as big as normal. Continue reading