Monitoring stations in the northern half of the province are reporting average or near-average levels of mountain snow, while the southern and coastal parts of B.C. are generally below average.
The first part of February remained relatively dry, despite several storm systems moving across the province.
The second half of the month brought cooler weather patterns and moderate precipitation to some areas, adding to the mountain snow levels, according to the report.
While there are still four to eight weeks remaining in the snowpack accumulation season, areas with below normal levels are at increased risk of drought conditions, which could be amplified in the spring and summer months.
The report said by March 1, around 80 per cent of B.C.’s annual mountain snowpack has accumulated, however, that doesn’t mean the mid-Island is done with snow quite yet.
Below-zero overnight temperatures brought snow to higher elevations on the Island on Monday, March 9, and continued into Tuesday, causing slow and hazardous conditions.
Snow was falling inside Nanaimo city limits, but was quickly melting, while areas of higher elevation north and south of the city saw a few inches of the white stuff come down.
— With files from The Canadian Press.
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