Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Metro Vancouver implements Stage 2 water restrictions
Metro Vancouver will implement Stage 2 water restrictions prohibiting all lawn watering starting May 1. The reasons cited for the restrictions include a low snowpack,…
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Yukon March snow survey indicates higher flood potential
The Government of Yukon has released the March 1 Yukon snow survey bulletin and water supply forecast. The survey found the snowpack ranges from near…
Concordia study highlights new method of snowpack water measurement
Researchers at Concordia University announced they have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The technique, known as…
Level 3 Drought in Okanagan Region and Across B.C.
Warm and dry conditions have prompted the British Columbia to announce a Level 3 drought for much of the province, including the Okanagan region. Low…
B.C. Watershed Snowpack 79 per cent of Normal
The latest survey of snowpack in British Columbia shows that there has been below-average accumulation in the province’s watersheds, reports the River Forecast Centre (RFC).…