B.C. snowpack improving but still low as officials warn of spring flooding

Low lying areas at risk of flooding this weekend

Significant flooding is not expected; however, rainfall, snowmelt and runoff could result in flooding in low-lying areas which have a history of flooding

B.C. snowpack improving but still low as officials warn of spring flooding

Warning comes as the provincial snow pack is 79 per cent of normal, up from 63 per cent at this time last year

Column: Spring brings beauty — and flood risks: Here’s how to stay safe

As we welcome spring in Sheridan County, many of us look forward to green hillsides, open-water fishing and spending more time outdoors. But spring also brings the melting of mountain snowpack and the arrival of strong storms

B.C. ministers urge residents to have go-bags, insurance before floods and wildfires #BritishColumbia #CDNPoli #DiversityBC

The B.C. government says residents should start preparing for wildfire and flood season with go-bags and insurance, as emergency response officials watch the snowpack and drought levels across the province. The coming spring runoff and the prospect of extreme heat or rain events could lead to flooding in some regions, though officials also say the snowpack is lower than average and there is “potential for prolonged drought this year.” The B.C. W…