What a cold, wet April could mean for B.C.'s wildfire season
With an unusually cold and wet April resulting in heavy snow in B.C.'s alpine regions, could these spring storms be enough to dampen the wildfire risk this year?
April 1 marked the beginning of wildfire season in B.C.
After drought conditions last fall and a slow start to winter across much of the province, many are worried about how much fuel there is for the wildfire season.
With an unusually cold and wet April resulting in heavy snow in B.C.'s alpine regions, could these spring storms be enough to dampen the wildfire risk this year? The Weather Network's Mia Gordon spoke with the BC Wildfire Service to find out.
Watch the video above to see what residents can expect for B.C.'s wildfire season.
Thumbnail courtesy of BC Wildfire Service/Twitter.
