Summerland Review – June 26, 2018
The provincial government has elevated most water basins in the province to a Level 2 drought rating, but the Okanagan remains in Level 1 based on current water supply.
It is expected that the Okanagan Valley will experience another year of summer temperature extremes.
Corinne Jackson, communications director with the Okanagan Basin Water Board, said the region had record-setting snow packs this winter, but they melted quickly in May and early June due to hot weather.
Although the weather has been cooler this week, the forecast is for above-normal temperatures this summer, she noted.
While Okanagan water purveyors are generally experiencing average or above-average supply conditions, the water board encourages everyone to use water wisely and ensure their drought plans are ready to activate if needed.