News Items tag as: River Forecast Centre 2016

Okanagan snowpack hits zero; Thompson regions highest in province but still well below normal
June 23, 2016 - 2:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The snowpack in the Okanagan region is officially at zero, according to the latest snow survey and water supply bulletin from the B.C. River Forecast Centre.
Low stream levels predicted this summer for Southern Interior watersheds
June 08, 2016 - 1:03 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The heat of the last few days has sent a lot of what’s left of the province’s snowpack gushing downstream.
Record snow melt keeps river levels a month ahead of schedule
May 24, 2016 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - An extremely warm spring has led to record snow melt in the high elevations of Southern Interior mountains.
Spring freshet a month early in the Southern Interior
May 20, 2016 - 12:15 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - River levels are rising in the Southern Interior but there is minimal flood risk, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.
Warm April decimates snowpacks across B.C.
May 10, 2016 - 2:30 PM

NORTH AND SOUTH THOMPSON THE ONLY REGIONS WITH NORMAL SNOW LEVELS
Snow pack melting fast in Southern Interior
May 06, 2016 - 11:30 AM

CREEKS AND STREAMS RUNNING HIGH BUT STEADY
Localized flooding expected near Nicola Lake
April 26, 2016 - 11:17 AM

MERRITT - As water levels at Nicola Lake and Nicola River continue to rise due to rapid snowmelt and warm weather, the public is being asked to remain cautious near waterways.
Rivers receding as streamflow advisory for Southern Interior ends
April 25, 2016 - 2:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Thanks to the cooler weather, river levels are dropping and the high streamflow advisory issued last week for the Southern Interior has ended.
High waters force closures along creek trails in Kelowna parks
April 20, 2016 - 4:09 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN - Rising water has caused the closing of two Mission Creek Greenway underpasses and a trail in Glen Canyon Regional Park.
Latest report shows Southern Interior mountain snowpacks shrinking fast
April 20, 2016 - 4:00 PM

FAST MELT OF SNOWPACKS CAUSING FLOOD CONCERNS
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News Items tag as: River Forecast Centre 2016

Okanagan snowpack hits zero; Thompson regions highest in province but still well below normal

Low stream levels predicted this summer for Southern Interior watersheds

Record snow melt keeps river levels a month ahead of schedule

Spring freshet a month early in the Southern Interior

Warm April decimates snowpacks across B.C.

Snow pack melting fast in Southern Interior

Localized flooding expected near Nicola Lake

Rivers receding as streamflow advisory for Southern Interior ends

High waters force closures along creek trails in Kelowna parks

Latest report shows Southern Interior mountain snowpacks shrinking fast

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