Tag: B.C. River Forecast Centre

Dry conditions raise drought concerns in Kootenay Boundary region

Environment My Creston Now Staff -
Below-normal snowpack and ongoing dry conditions in the Kootenay Boundary region are increasing concerns about drought and water shortages this summer, according to the latest B.C. River Forecast Centre survey.

B.C. forecasters expect mix of flooding, drought amid active spring wildfire season

Emergency Services Emily Joveski -
Forecasters warn that parts of British Columbia face an elevated flood risk this spring due to above-normal snowpack, while some southern and coastal regions could see drought conditions this summer.

Kootenay snowpack above normal while Boundary faces heightened drought risk

Weather Kate Brown -
Snowpack conditions in southeastern British Columbia show a sharp divide heading into the spring freshet, with above-normal levels in parts of the Kootenays contrasting with significant deficits in the Boundary region.

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

March snowpack higher than last year but still below normal

Weather My Creston Now Staff -
While this winter’s La Niña weather system brought less snowfall to B.C. than was initially predicted, the province still...

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