Tag: BC River Forecast Centre

West Kootenay under drought level three

Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

West Kootenay under High Streamflow Advisory

A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for the West Kootenay region.  The BC River Forecast Centre says the advisory...

March snowpack higher than last year but still below normal

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

Boundary, West Kootenay snowpacks surge above last years averages

Snowpack levels in the Kootenays are already significantly higher than they were last year. Automated Snow Weather Stations (ASWS) in...

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Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend. 

New locations for health services in Nelson

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 
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