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British Columbia Snowpack Varied: Risks of Drought and Flooding

4/11/2026

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As of April 1, snowpack in northern and eastern British Columbia is above normal.
The southern interior and Vancouver Island are well below normal, with the Okanagan at its lowest level in 45 years.
Hydrologist Jonathan Boyd warns that low snowpack could lead to drought and water restrictions, though it does not guarantee them.
Officials will monitor conditions as spring progresses, and higher-snowpack regions may face flooding later.

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Story summary

As of April 1, snowpack in northern and eastern British Columbia is above normal.
The southern interior and Vancouver Island are well below normal, with the Okanagan at its lowest level in 45 years.
Hydrologist Jonathan Boyd warns that low snowpack could lead to drought and water restrictions, though it does not guarantee them.
Officials will monitor conditions as spring progresses, and higher-snowpack regions may face flooding later.