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North Okanagan’s Kal Lake at lowest water level since 2004

The snow pack is 40 per cent lower than it was in 2023
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The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)

The early spring weather around the Okanagan has impacted more than just people’s moods.

According to a report to Coldstream council on Monday, March 25, the water level at Kal Lake is at its lowest level since 2004.

The stats come after a below-average snow season, where snowpack levels were significantly lower than usual.

According to the provincial government’s snow survey, snowpack levels are just 66 per cent of normal across the province.

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Bowen Assman

About the Author: Bowen Assman

I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.
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