Tag: BC River Forecast Centre

High streamflow advisory issued for West Kootenay

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
The warning, issued this morning, includes tributaries around Trout Lake, the Lardeau River, Kaslo, Nakusp, Edgewood, and Fauquier.

Kootenay snowpacks measuring above average

Weather Storrm Lennie -
Snowpacks accross the Kootenays are measuring above average following a series of December storms.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Wildfires Storrm Lennie -
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

Weather My Nelson Now Staff -
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

Environment Storrm Lennie -
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

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

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