Snowpack levels decline slightly in Peace region as spring approaches

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Snowpack values have declined slightly in the Peace region since last month, although they remain better than in 2024.

The latest Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin from the Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship shows the Peace Region currently sits at 79 per cent of its normal snowpack values as of March 1st.

That’s a slight decline from February 1st, when the region was reportedly at 83 per cent of its normal snowpack. 

However, it’s also nine per cent higher than the 70 per cent figure reported in the March 1st, 2024 report. 

Overall, B.C. is reportedly currently at 73 per cent of its normal snowpack, a one per cent increase from February 1st. 

According to the bulletin, most communities either reported slight increases or minor decreases due to lower-than-average precipitation all across the province coupled with colder temperatures than usual throughout the month of February.

By March 1st, roughly 80 per cent of the snowpack for the year has typically accumulated, so the ministry says it’s increasingly likely that snowpack will remain below normal values across the province for this year.

However, the bulletin says four to eight weeks still remain in the snow accumulation season, so it’s possible that could change within the next two months. 

To view the full bulletin, look below.