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Elk Valley drought levels see significant drop

Drought levels in the Elk-Flathead Basin region have fallen from Level 3 to Level 0 since last week thanks to recent wet weather. 

High streamflow advisory issued for parts of Columbia Valley

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory to the Upper Columbia region due to forecasted rain. 

East Kootenay drought levels reduced, but still elevated

Drought levels in the East Kootenay have dropped in recent weeks, but remain elevated, with levels two and three reported in the region.

Entire East Kootenay under drought level 4

The entire East Kootenay region is under drought level four, bringing increased risks of wildfires and water scarcity.

Elk Valley under highest drought level in B.C.

The East Kootenay is starting off summer with elevated drought conditions, with level five reported in the Elk Valley while the rest of the region is at level three.

Kootenay snowpacks drop, wildfire outlook unclear

Snowpacks in the Kootenays are considerably lower this June compared to last June, but the BC Wildfire Service says that doesn’t automatically mean this wildfire season will be worse.

Elk and Creston Valley opens drought monitoring season on level three

Drought levels in the Elk and Creston Valley are at level three out of five as the B.C. government...

Forecasters say Kootenays anticipate less intense start to fire season

Forecasters say higher than average precipitation could offset the increased risk of spring wildfires in the Kootenays despite higher...

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