VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.
The average snowpack in the province increased to 66 per cent of what is normal after recent snowfall.
"In terms of historical context, this is tied for the second lowest provincial March 1 snowpack that we have seen. The historic low was in 1977 where we had 53 per cent of normal and then we saw again in 2001 similar to what we have now, 66 per cent." He said areas east of Prince George, the Central Coast, South Coast, Skagit Valley and Vancouver Island are recording low snowpacks.
"Certainly, with the broad lower than normal snowpack, we are anticipating a decrease in the seasonal flood risk in most areas of the province," Campbell said.
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