A river meanders through a lush green valley.

Mountain snowpack melts early

Levels called two-thirds of normal; early melt similar to what preceded 2023 water shortage

The snow in crucial areas has melted two to three weeks early, mirroring 2023, which was a “disastrous” year.




University of Saskatchewan professor John Pomeroy says traditional weather patterns are shifting in Alberta due to climate change, which will make it necessary to build infrastructure better able to capture earlier spring runoff.  |  File photo

Water expert warns of changes in runoff, demand

Canada Research Chair in Water Resources says mountain runoff in the future may come too soon for adequate capture

MEDICINE HAT — It will be increasingly difficult to predict conditions on southern Alberta rivers, according to John Pomeroy, and the University of Saskatchewan professor is confident that there will be changes to mountain runoff in coming years. Pomeroy, who also holds the title of Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change, said […] Read more