Rain much needed but not enough to alleviate drought conditions
PRINCE GEORGE — Now that fall has arrived, the weather has followed suit, with rain and cooler temperatures blanketing much of the region over the last few days. Even with the rain received, it is nowhere close to what is needed to alleviate drought conditions.
Severe drought conditions still exist in the region, with the Upper Fraser West basin sitting at drought level 5, the highest and most severe classification. Drought level 5 means that adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are almost certain. August was a notably dry month with only seven millimeters (mm) of precipitation being recorded.
The monthly average for precipitation in the month of September is around 40mm, and so far Prince George is on track to hit the average, with 30mm falling so far.