Ministry of Environment

Automated Snow Pillow Commentary

UPDATED: January 25, 2012

A bi-weekly commentary of snow conditions based on readings from the BC Automated Snow Pillow (ASP) network is published during the snow season.

The snow pack has continued to develop across the province. On average, 60% of the total annual snowpack accumulates by this time of year. The current provincial average snowpack at automated snow pillow sites is 115% of normal. The highest current observed snowpack is in the Skeena-Nass, with 158% of normal, and the lowest is in the Okanagan-Kettle, with 74% of normal.

The detailed listing of all snow pillows can be downloaded here: ASP Weekly Summary.