Okanagan Drought Bulletin – August 4, 2023
OKANAGAN NOW IN DROUGHT LEVEL 4 Lack of precipitation, low streamflows, high water temperatures that can be lethal to fish, and sustained warm weather have … Read more
OKANAGAN NOW IN DROUGHT LEVEL 4 Lack of precipitation, low streamflows, high water temperatures that can be lethal to fish, and sustained warm weather have … Read more
Drought Classification Systems Used in B.C. (PDF)This primer was developed to address potential miscommunication and misunderstanding around drought levels in British Columbia. This is intended to … Read more
Kelowna Capital News – May 29, 2022
The OBWB commissioned a technical team to develop guidelines for drought stage triggers on the mainstem system. The guidelines are based on lake levels, and … Read more
Global News – April 6, 2019 If drought conditions are declared this summer, the Okanagan Basin Water Board says it’ll be ready for them. This … Read more
InfoNews.ca – August 24, 2018 With seemingly interminable smoke swirling through the air, it’s easy to ignore the increase to the Okanagan region drought rating … Read more
Global Okanagan – August 24, 2018 The Okanagan is now at a level-two drought rating, the provincial government announced on Friday. In response, the Okanagan … Read more
Vernon Morning Star – August 24, 2018 The provincial government elevated the Okanagan to a Level 2 drought rating due to low flows in several … Read more
Kelowna Now – October 24, 2018 The Okanagan’s drought rating has increased. Weeks of hot, dry conditions have pushed the Okanagan to drought level two, … Read more
Summerland Review – June 26, 2018 The provincial government has elevated most water basins in the province to a Level 2 drought rating, but the … Read more
September 14, 2016 – Osoyoos Times Residents and farmers in Northern California have managed to survive one of the worst extended droughts in that state’s … Read more
June Weather Report Provincial River Outlook – Issued: May 27, 2016 3:00PM “Weather over the past week has been dominated by low pressure systems with … Read more
May 13, 2016 – Kelowna Capital News Municipal leaders from around the Okanagan gathered Wednesday to urge residents to change their water use habits and … Read more
May 11, 2016 – InfoNews.ca With possible drought looming, mayors from Osooyoos to Armstrong are urging valley residents to voluntarily begin conserving water ahead of … Read more
April 20, 2016 – Osoyoos Times With warm temperatures this spring, snowpack is melting faster than usual, but this year there’s more snow than last … Read more