As of the January 1 snow report from the BC River Forecast Centre, the Okanagan was 132% of average for snow pack (taking into account all snow pillows and snow surveys).
The next report will be published on February 9. According to their website, high snow conditions are likely to continue this year: “There is a 95% likelihood that La Nina conditions will persist through the Winter/Spring months. Typically, La Nina years result in cooler and wetter weather conditions for B.C. The overall impact of La Nina on snow can be variable, but on average, areas in the southern portion of the province tend to have higher than normal April 1st snow basin indices.“
Mission Creek Snow Pillow – January 26, 2021
According to the BC River Forecast Centre report of January 22, this level of snow is 140% of normal.
Brenda Mines Snow Pillow – January 26, 2021
According to the BC River Forecast Centre report of January 22, this level of snow is 133% of normal.
Silver Star Snow Pillow – January 26, 2021
(Note there are very few years of data at this site, so the historical ranges are more erratic and less comparable.)
According to the BC River Forecast Centre report of January 22, this level of snow is 124% of normal.
