Concerning: B.C.s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal [Video]

The latest snow survey and water supply bulletin from the BC River Forecast Centre has provincial officials worried about the coming spring and summer months.

The report said B.C.’s snowpack is at 63 per cent of normal right now, which is the lowest in 50 years.

Last year at this time, B.C.’s provincial snowpack average was at 88 per cent.

“We know this is concerning news. Communities around B.C. experienced serious drought conditions last summer,” B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen said.

“It fuelled the worst wildfire season ever, harmed fish and wildlife, and affected farmers, ranchers, First Nations and industry.”

Despite a stormy start to the month, dry conditions persisted throughout March with near-record lows in precipitation for the province.

“Low snowpack and seasonal runoff forecasts combined with warm seasonal weather forecasts and lingering impacts from ongoing drought are creating significantly elevated drought hazards for this upcoming spring and …