Future impact
Climate models and scenarios suggest that the climate in British Columbia
will continue
to change during the 21st century. This will have ongoing impacts on ecosystems
and communities.
- Average annual temperature may increase by 1°C to 4°C
- Average annual precipitation may increase by 10 to 20 percent
- Sea level may rise by up to 88 centimetres along part of the BC Coast
- Many small glaciers in southern BC may disappear altogether
- Some Interior rivers may dry up during the summer and early fall
- Salmon migration patterns and success in spawning are likely to change
- The mountain pine beetle-a-dangerous pest-may expand it range
For more information, see 'Indicators of Climate Change for British Columbia 2002'.
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