Vancouver Sun
B.C.’s snowpack continues to be below normal despite recent snowfall in many parts of the province, according to the province’s March update.
The provincial average snowpack is 66 per cent of normal, and of the 217 snow measurements taken, 12 are at a record low for March, said David Campbell, head of B.C.’s River Forecast Centre.
A low snowpack puts B.C. at risk of another summer of drought and wildfires. …
In 2022, Metro changed the number of days that people can water their lawns to one day a week, down from two days a week, to adapt to climate-related uncertainty.
“This was planned to help us get through the dry spells,” said Malcolm Brodie, chairman of Metro’s water committee.
He said Friday that recent snowfall has helped with the water supply outlook, but the snowpack is still lower than they would like to see at this time of year.
“While it’s still too early to tell what impact current conditions will have on the water supply in the coming months, we are taking proactive steps including beginning summer water storage operations earlier than usual. We rely on our member jurisdictions and the public to help us manage the demand, and it’s vital that everyone proactively conserve water,” said Brodie in an emailed statement. …