Chilliwack rainfall totals down by almost 75 per cent in past 2 months amidst drought

Chilliwack rainfall totals down by almost 75 per cent in past 2 months amidst drought

Drought conditions and temperature extremes in Chilliwack persisted in May 2026. Even though the weather of late turned rainy, it’s the long-term, cumulative effects of drought, low-snowpack, and warmer-than-normal temperatures being considered. The past two months have seen 75 per cent less rainfall in Chilliwack than usual. It’s not just farm-heavy communities like Chilliwack, with its 900 or so agricultural operations, which are affected by t…