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January 07, 2023 - 9:00 AM
Snow packs were increased throughout B.C. as a result of the significant amounts of precipitation late last month, especially in the Okanagan and Boundary.
The Boundary’s snowpack reached 147% its long-term median and the Okanagan was at 125% as of Jan. 1, B.C.'s Ministry of Environment reported earlier this week.
"Significant precipitation in late December increased snow pack throughout the province – most notably for the Okanagan and Boundary," according to the Ministry.
But while some parts of the province are well above the typical volume for this time of year, “regional average snow packs are generally low in comparison to historical data for the start of the new year."
The North Thompson’s snow pack is among the lowest in the province at 64%. At the bottom of the chart is Vancouver Island at 60%.
The Ministry notes that by Jan. 1, approximately 46% of the total snowpack has accumulated for the season.
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