As an Atmospheric River takes aim at the #BC central & north coasts, it should help alleviate drought conditions in those regions.
Unfortunately places in the NE & Peace regions under a multi-year drought continue to remain abnormally dry.
#VanIsle also continues it 4/5 level drought but here’s hoping a forecasted cooler & wetter than normal winter helps.
Data: gov.bc.ca
Valid: 19 Sep 2024
River expert says B.C. heading into summer with multi-year precipitation deficit
According to an expert, persistent drought conditions stretch back to 2022, meaning the province is heading into the summer with "multi-year" precipitation deficits.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought
https://globalnews.ca/news/10484837/river-expert-multi-year-precipitation-deficit/
River expert says B.C. heading into summer with multi-year precipitation deficit
According to an expert, persistent drought conditions stretch back to 2022, meaning the province is heading into the summer with "multi-year" precipitation deficits.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought
https://globalnews.ca/news/10484837/river-expert-multi-year-precipitation-deficit/
River expert says B.C. heading into summer with multi-year precipitation deficit
According to an expert, persistent drought conditions stretch back to 2022, meaning the province is heading into the summer with "multi-year" precipitation deficits.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought
https://globalnews.ca/news/10484837/river-expert-multi-year-precipitation-deficit/
Looming drought conditions have experts concerned for B.C. fish
Scientists worry that climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.
#globalnews #Environment #Weather #bcdrought #BCFish
https://globalnews.ca/news/10481923/drought-experts-concerned-bc-fish/
Looming drought conditions have experts concerned for B.C. fish
Scientists worry that climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.
#globalnews #Environment #Weather #bcdrought #BCFish
https://globalnews.ca/news/10481923/drought-experts-concerned-bc-fish/
Looming drought conditions have experts concerned for B.C. fish
Scientists worry that climate change and the threat of another year of drought could have further dire consequences for populations of salmon, trout and other fish in B.C.
#globalnews #Environment #Weather #bcdrought #BCFish
https://globalnews.ca/news/10481923/drought-experts-concerned-bc-fish/
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
B.C.'s snowpack is at 63 per cent of normal, which is the lowest in more than 50 years.
#globalnews #Environment #Weather #bcdrought #BCgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/10415150/bc-snowpack-lowest-50-years/
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
B.C.'s snowpack is at 63 per cent of normal, which is the lowest in more than 50 years.
#globalnews #Environment #Weather #bcdrought #BCgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/10415150/bc-snowpack-lowest-50-years/
‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal
B.C.'s snowpack is at 63 per cent of normal, which is the lowest in more than 50 years.
#globalnews #Environment #Weather #bcdrought #BCgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/10415150/bc-snowpack-lowest-50-years/
“George Soares says being able to walk his dog across what is normally a riverbed is 'sad and great at the same time,' *providing new areas to explore* while prompting concerns about the province's ongoing drought.” Thanks, CBC, for always leading us to the “bright side” of catastrophe. I mean, who among us hasn’t said, I wish the river was dead so I could stroll its dusty bed? #drought #BCDrought https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dry-nechako-riverbed-in-prince-george-1.7159123
Province strengthens drought preparedness #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #bcdrought https://pgdailynews.ca/index.php/2024/03/19/province-strengthens-drought-preparedness/
B.C. wildfire concerns high as province to provide update on drought, fire concerns
Along with a lack of rain, forecasters are worried about drought conditions when the weather warms up, which could lead to stronger wildfires.
#globalnews #Environment #Fire #bcdrought #BCWildfire
https://globalnews.ca/news/10367524/bc-wildfire-drought-snowpack-concerns-latest/
B.C. wildfire concerns high as province to provide update on drought, fire concerns
Along with a lack of rain, forecasters are worried about drought conditions when the weather warms up, which could lead to stronger wildfires.
#globalnews #Environment #Fire #bcdrought #BCWildfire
https://globalnews.ca/news/10367524/bc-wildfire-drought-snowpack-concerns-latest/
B.C. wildfire concerns high as province to provide update on drought, fire concerns
Along with a lack of rain, forecasters are worried about drought conditions when the weather warms up, which could lead to stronger wildfires.
#globalnews #Environment #Fire #bcdrought #BCWildfire
https://globalnews.ca/news/10367524/bc-wildfire-drought-snowpack-concerns-latest/
B.C.’s lack of snow foretells summer drought woes
#BC #BritishColumbia #Canada #Drought #BCDrought #WaterSecurity #WildfireRisk #ClimateAction #Environment #ClimateChange #DroughtPrevention #EnvironmentalResilience #Politics #Science
https://the-14.com/b-c-s-lack-of-snow-foretells-summer-drought-woes/
Minister ‘confident’ B.C. is adequately preparing for drought, energy needs
"We know that between now and the end of the decade, towards 2030, we're going to need about 15 per cent more clean electricity than we have," said Energy Minister Josie Osborne.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought #bchydro #BCRiverForecastCentre
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292761/minister-confident-bc-prepared-drought/
Minister ‘confident’ B.C. is adequately preparing for drought, energy needs
"We know that between now and the end of the decade, towards 2030, we're going to need about 15 per cent more clean electricity than we have," said Energy Minister Josie Osborne.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought #bchydro #BCRiverForecastCentre
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292761/minister-confident-bc-prepared-drought/
Minister ‘confident’ B.C. is adequately preparing for drought, energy needs
"We know that between now and the end of the decade, towards 2030, we're going to need about 15 per cent more clean electricity than we have," said Energy Minister Josie Osborne.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought #bchydro #BCRiverForecastCentre
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292761/minister-confident-bc-prepared-drought/
‘Scary situation’: Unprecedented snowpack lows raising B.C. drought concerns
While many are lamenting this winter's abominable ski season, Aaron Hill said the low snowpack will have much more serious ramifications in the months and years to come.
#globalnews #Environment #bcdrought #ClimateChange #Drought
https://globalnews.ca/news/10285720/unprecedented-snowpack-lows-bc-drought-concerns/
