As the weather continues to warm up, attention is shifting to reservoirs.
While the Lethbridge region saw less-than-average snowfall, reservoirs are in better shape than years past.
The Oldman Reservoir is 55 per cent full.
That’s in line with what the reservoir held this time last year.
The St. Mary Reservoir is up from just 12 per cent to 51 per cent.
Waterton is down from 55 to 34 per cent.
While the region is in a good place to start spring, we’re not out of the woods yet.
Less-than-average snowpack on the mountains means the region will still need plenty of rain this spring.
“The reservoir levels are sitting at a much better position than they were last year at this time,” said Mark Svenson, City of Lethbridge environment manager.
“That’s nice to see.
“That said, our snowpack and the moisture levels are still below normal. ... We still need to watch it and see where the summer takes us.”
The City of Lethbridge is asking residents and business owners to reduce water usage wherever possible.
Last year, Lethbridge used 16 per cent less water than the year before.
