Ongoing Drought Conditions Across Western Canada
Western Canada continues to face sustained drought as we move into Spring 2025. Despite a prevailing La Niña pattern, a persistent high-pressure system has limited winter precipitation and contributed to below-average snowpack across much of British Columbia and Alberta.
This edition of the Water Bulletin provides an up-to-date analysis of:
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Regional snowpack trajectories and historical comparisons
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Long-range precipitation forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Impacts of the Pacific North American (PNA) climate pattern on current conditions
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Areas at high risk of water shortages, including Grande Prairie, the Foothills region, and South-Central Alberta
These findings are critical for project developers, operators, and planners across water-intensive sectors. We recommend reviewing the full bulletin and assessing how continued dry conditions may affect your operations.
