Fraser Valley – (by Roger Pannett, Volunteer Weather Observer for Environment & Climate Change Canada at Chilliwack) – For the 7th consecutive year, February precipitation totals were below normal, -37.06%, which included snowfall 70.6% below normal. It was also the 20th consecutive month with below normal precipitation. A trend never previously observed since 1876.
The 2024 total precipitation to date is 347.5 mm on 38 days compared to the average of 458.5 mm on 36 days.
Total winter 2023/2024 precipitation is at 528.2 mm on 58 days compared to the average of 752.9 mm on 58 days. This includes the winter snowfall at 57.3cm, well below the 104.6 cm average.

Hope Secures $40K for Emergency Support Services
Hope -– The District of Hope announced the successful receipt of a $40,000 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund