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Weather Report – May 2021

As of May 15th, the Okanagan has a slightly below-normal snow pack, and the weather in the next month will determine whether we experience any … Read more

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Weather Report – April 2021

According to the B.C. River Forecast Centre, by March 15, on average, nearly 90% of the total seasonal snowpack has accumulated. The April 1st 2021 … Read more

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Weather Report – Feb/March 2021

While we are still officially in La Nina conditions, we haven’t experienced the extreme precipitation that usually accompanies this trend in the Pacific Ocean. Climate … Read more

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Weather Report – Jan/Feb 2021

As of the January 1 snow report from the BC River Forecast Centre, the Okanagan was 132% of average for snow pack (taking into account … Read more

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Weather Report – December 2020

We continue to have moderate La Nina conditions, looking ahead for the winter. Forecasters are predicting a cold, snowy winter in Interior B.C. Good for … Read more

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Weather Report – November 2020

We saw record snowfall for the month of October, despite the previously-forecast warmer than normal temperatures. The La Nina conditions in the Pacific are expected … Read more

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Weather Report – October 2020

Environment Canada forecasts a warmer than normal autumn in Western Canada, with a moderate likelihood of higher than normal precipitation due to the La Nina … Read more

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Weather Report – September 2020

Seasonal weather forecasts are always uncertain, and with climate change we are growing used to having even more variation. At this time, Environment Canada and … Read more

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Weather Report – July 2020

All of the snow pillow measurement stations show that the snowpack has now melted, and the freshet should now begin to subside. It will take … Read more

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Weather Report – June 2020

All of the snowpack melted from the mid-elevation Brenda Mines observation station on the west side early in May, but there is still a very … Read more

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Weather Report – May 2020

As of April 22, the Okanagan’s average snow pillow level was 102% of normal for the watershed. The next snow bulletin will be released on … Read more

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Weather Report – April 2020

As of March 23, the Okanagan’s average snow pillow level was 129% of normal for the watershed. According to the Province of B.C.’s snow conditions … Read more

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Weather Report – March 2020

As of February 22, 2020, Mission Creek’s snow pillow is at 144% of normal for this date, and Brenda Mine’s snow pillow is at 102% … Read more

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Weather Report – February 2020

Despite the snow and cold-snap in January, the long-term forecast by NOAA (USA), give a slightly higher probability for warmer than normal temperatures for the … Read more

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Weather Report – December 2019

There have not been any significant changes to the seasonal forecasts for this winter. The long-term forecasts by Environment Canada, NOAA (USA), and the Weather … Read more

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Weather Report – November 2019

There have not been any significant changes to the seasonal forecasts for this winter. The long-term forecasts by Environment Canada and NOAA (USA) continue to … Read more

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Weather Report – October 2019

The long-term seasonal forecasts by Environment Canada and NOAA (US forecast) continue to predict a warmer than average autumn and winter. El Nino conditions are … Read more

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Weather Report – June 2019

It’s shaping up to be a dry year, as predicted. As of May 30, 2019, B.C.’s drought map indicates Drought Level 2 for the Okanagan. … Read more

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Weather Report – May 2019

It’s shaping up to be a dry spring, as predicted. Overall, the snow pillow is behind where we started in 2015, the last big drought … Read more

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Weather Report – April 2019

Most of us in B.C. have enjoyed the recent temperature anomaly in southern B.C. (not sure about the orchardists). Agencies are predicting an early, dry … Read more

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Weather Report – February 2019

Most agencies are predicting an early, dry spring for B.C., including this recent report from the Weather Network (see this link). Our snow packs are … Read more

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Weather Report – January 2019

According to the snow pillows and snow surveys, the Okanagan is slightly below normal. In a typical year, we have about 55% of the annual … Read more

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Weather Report – May 2018

The seasonal forecast is for a hotter than normal summer, with near-normal precipitation in June (our rainiest month on average), which could slow down the … Read more

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Weather Report – April 2018

While the snow levels are worrisome, the most important weather factor for flooding is how fast it melts. The La Nina forecast is for a … Read more

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Weather Report – March 2018

We continue to have an above-average snow year, with the current levels in Mission Creek approaching the peak multi-year average amount for late-April. This means … Read more

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