Tag: B.C. River Forecast Centre

Flood watch issued for West Kootenay

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the entire West Kootenay region as warm weather, ongoing snowmelt and an incoming storm system are expected to drive rising river levels through the weekend.

UPDATED: Flood watch rescinded for Kaslo River

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the Kaslo River and surrounding areas after the river reached elevated flow levels early Tuesday morning.

Dry conditions raise drought concerns in Kootenay Boundary region

Environment My Nelson 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.

RDCK under streamflow advisory

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
A high streamflow advisory is in effect for the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay.

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. 

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