Snowpack below normal in West Kootenay
- The West Kootenay snowpack is reported to be 76 per cent of normal as of February 1, which is a decrease from 94 per cent in January but an increase from 67 per cent in 2024.
- Ferguson and Mount Templeman have recorded the lowest snowpack levels since their records began, with Ferguson's data going back 52 years and Mount Templeman's for 44 years.
- The provincial average snowpack in British Columbia is at 72 per cent, down from 87 per cent on January 1, indicating a decline in accumulation during a dry January.
- The River Forecast Centre warns that areas with below normal snowpack may face increased drought risks in spring and summer, while normal levels pose risks for flooding due to snowmelt.
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