The High Streamflow Advisory issued by the River Forecast Centre has been lifted for the East Kootenay. As further precipitation is expected in the region…
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Snowpack level report indicates drought ahead
The most recent River Forecast Centre snow survey and water supply bulletin paints a picture of drought ahead for British Columbia. The Ministry of Water,…
Sandbag Filling Station at Fernie’s operations yard
With up to 100mm of rain forecast for the Elk Valley near Fernie, the River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the…
Province asks people to be prepared for flooding
B.C.’s Interior is expecting hot weather with accelerating snowmelt anticipated through Friday, May 5, followed by heavy rainfall and thundershowers that same day and through…
Wise to prepare for climate-related hazards
As warmer weather approaches, British Columbians are encouraged to be prepared for the possibility of climate-related hazards, such as floods and wildfires, which are becoming…
B.C. residents urged to prepare for flood season
British Columbians are urged to take steps to prepare for spring floods to protect their families and property. A warming trend this week is increasing…
La Niña continuance would increase risk of freshet flooding
By Columbia Outdoor School The River Forecast Centre, under the of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, analyzes snowpack levels…
IH’s drinking water precautions during and after flooding
In areas throughout the Interior Health (IH) region, river levels have been high due to snowmelt and rainfall. The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor conditions. Part of…
Warm weather raising potential for major flood
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary Have you taken a good look at the mountains lately – the Rockies, the Purcells, Baker Mountain (pictured), the…
Higher-than-usual snowpack heightens flood risk
Letter to the Editor April showers bring spring flowers, but they can also unleash floods and trigger landslides – a reality that those of us…