The River Forecast Centre is predicting slightly above normal runoff in the Upper Fraser. As of April 1, snowpack stood at 132 per cent of normal in the Upper Fraser West basin, 122 per cent in the Upper Fraser East and 119 per cent in the Nechako. Whether there will be freshet flooding is not based on snowpack alone, the RFC said. A sudden jump from cool to persistently hot weather, particularly in May could exacerbate flood risk. Dry weather and seasonable temperatures would lessen the potential threat. British Columbians are urged to follow all directions of local authorities and take steps to prepare for the possibility of flooding.