Snow

The snow pack is significantly lower than normal throughout British Columbia, with the exception of the Stikine in northwestern B.C. (BC River Forecast Centre map)

B.C.’s snowpack well below normal levels

Levels have been low provincewide throughout the winter

 

A fresh layer of snow has fallen on the Okanagan Connecter between Merritt and West Kelowna on Friday, May 17. (Sohan Chowdhury/Facebook)

Late-season winter storms ‘common’ as B.C. highways see weekend snowfall

Snow tires, chain requirements ended April 30

 

A fresh layer of snow has fallen on the Okanagan Connecter between Merritt and West Kelowna on Friday, May 17. (Sohan Chowdhury/Facebook)

Snow falls on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector ahead of long weekend

Environment Canada expected 2-5 cm on snow on four B.C. highways

 

A map of B.C. shows what per cent of normal each region’s snowpack is at, as of April 1, 2024. On average throughout the province, the snowpack is at 63 per cent of normal, the lowest level on record since at least 1970. (B.C. River Forecast Centre)

B.C.’s snowpack lowest it’s been since 1970, raising risk of drought

River Forecast Centre says levels point to dry spring and summer, but too soon to say for certain

A map of B.C. shows what per cent of normal each region’s snowpack is at, as of April 1, 2024. On average throughout the province, the snowpack is at 63 per cent of normal, the lowest level on record since at least 1970. (B.C. River Forecast Centre)
The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)

North Okanagan’s Kal Lake at lowest water level since 2004

The snow pack is 40 per cent lower than it was in 2023

The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)
Baldy Mountain Resort near Oliver has seen close to 50 cm of snow over the last week. (Photo- Baldy Mountain Resort/Facebook)

B.C. snowpack at lowest March 1 levels in 2 decades, 2nd lowest ever

Head of River Forecast Centre says there could be a decrease in flood risk in some areas of B.C.

Baldy Mountain Resort near Oliver has seen close to 50 cm of snow over the last week. (Photo- Baldy Mountain Resort/Facebook)
The runs are bare and the parking lot is empty at Troll Ski Resort on Feb. 2, 2024, less than three weeks before the Lhtako Quesnel BC Winter Games are scheduled to begin, with no significant snowfall in the forecast. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Black Press Media)

Cariboo’s BC Winter Games dreams melting due to no snow

Some snow sports organizations have pulled out due to lack of snow

The runs are bare and the parking lot is empty at Troll Ski Resort on Feb. 2, 2024, less than three weeks before the Lhtako Quesnel BC Winter Games are scheduled to begin, with no significant snowfall in the forecast. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Black Press Media)
Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter travel?

During snowy and icy conditions, getting around can have unique challenges

Tires displaying the 3-peaked mountain/snowflake symbol and M+S (mud and snow) tires both meet the legal requirement as long as they have least 3.5 mm of tread. Do you know where winter tires originated? (Black Press file photo)
FILE — A man pauses while digging out snow from under a car stuck on a street in the aftermath of a snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Snowfall warnings blanket B.C., with up to 20 cm expected

Additional risk of freezing rain along southern coast, says Environment Canada

FILE — A man pauses while digging out snow from under a car stuck on a street in the aftermath of a snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Snow levels are below normal in British Columbia, according to the province’s Jan. 1 statistics. (River Forecast Centre map)

Snow levels significantly below normal across B.C.

Jan. 1 measurements showed 56% of normal levels province-wide

Snow levels are below normal in British Columbia, according to the province’s Jan. 1 statistics. (River Forecast Centre map)
<div>Environment Canada says inland sections of the central and south coasts of British Columbia should prepare for significant snowfall early this week. A person, lower right, walks a dog after an overnight and morning snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

Heavy snow expected for coastal B.C., Environment Canada warns

Inland areas to see significant snowfall, while coastal communities likely to get mix of snow and rain

<div>Environment Canada says inland sections of the central and south coasts of British Columbia should prepare for significant snowfall early this week. A person, lower right, walks a dog after an overnight and morning snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>
Fernie Alpine Resort on opening weekend in December 2023. The resort opened as scheduled in 2023, compared to other skil hills throughout the province that had to delay opening or close briefly. (Gillian Francis)

Snowfall bolsters B.C.’s ski hills, but resorts understand need to diversify

Ski resort operators used to the ebbs, flows of winter weather: Canada West Ski Areas Association CEO

Fernie Alpine Resort on opening weekend in December 2023. The resort opened as scheduled in 2023, compared to other skil hills throughout the province that had to delay opening or close briefly. (Gillian Francis)
Environment Canada, on Dec. 9, 2023 has put out a couple of snowfall warnings for regions of the province, specifically higher terrain around inland and east Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver. (Lauren Collins)

B.C. braces for winter weather, with windstorms on north coast

Up to 10 centimetres expected in several regions of the province

Environment Canada, on Dec. 9, 2023 has put out a couple of snowfall warnings for regions of the province, specifically higher terrain around inland and east Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver. (Lauren Collins)
A man rides his bike in the snow at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey in January of 2020. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Snow on the way for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Inland sections of the Island could see up to 10 cm, but 2-4 cm in Metro Vancouver

A man rides his bike in the snow at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey in January of 2020. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Do you know how many players are on a typical curling team? (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

QUIZ: A salute to winter activities

There is plenty to do when the temperature drops and snow is in the air

Do you know how many players are on a typical curling team? (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
Sicamous’ 3Sixty5Designs, owned by Wally Taylor, still has 15 submissions in the running to earn the title of SnorRiders’ 2023 Best Sled Wrap contest, with voting in round two open until Nov. 19. (SnoRiders photo)

B.C. firm going full throttle for snow country’s best ‘braaap wrap’ title

3Sixty5Designs has 15 machine designs vying for the title of SnoRiders’ Best Sled Wrap

Sicamous’ 3Sixty5Designs, owned by Wally Taylor, still has 15 submissions in the running to earn the title of SnorRiders’ 2023 Best Sled Wrap contest, with voting in round two open until Nov. 19. (SnoRiders photo)
Snow is seen on the Coquihalla Highway in this March 31, 2023 file photo from DriveBC. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for the Okanagan Connector beginning on Monday afternoon (Oct. 23). (DriveBC)

First snowfall of the season to hit parts of B.C.

Up to 10 centimetres expected along mountain passes, Environment Canada says

Snow is seen on the Coquihalla Highway in this March 31, 2023 file photo from DriveBC. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for the Okanagan Connector beginning on Monday afternoon (Oct. 23). (DriveBC)
Elkhart and the rest of the Okanagan Connector is expected give centimetres of a rain/snow mixture on Tuesday, June 20. (DriveBC)

UPDATE: Special Weather Statement for Okanagan highways comes to an end

The weather statement was in effect for four days

Elkhart and the rest of the Okanagan Connector is expected give centimetres of a rain/snow mixture on Tuesday, June 20. (DriveBC)
Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)

Snow in June at B.C. ski hill

SilverStar dusted with white stuff days ahead of bike park opening

Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)
The Pennask Summit on the Okanagan Connector experienced snow on Sunday morning (June 18) following a special weather statement from Environment Canada. (DriveBC)

Snowing in June: Okanagan Connector experiences snow, more on the way

Drivers are to travel with caution

The Pennask Summit on the Okanagan Connector experienced snow on Sunday morning (June 18) following a special weather statement from Environment Canada. (DriveBC)