Robert Leconte worries about the effects of lack of snow on insects, among others.
When levels are too low, it can put certain drinking water intakes at risk. It could have impacts on crops. The soils will be drier in the north. We are also talking about forest fire season, that does not bode well, says Robert Leconte, associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke.
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Not forgetting the insects which live a few centimeters from the surface of the ground and which are normally protected by the insulating effect of snow. It can cause excess mortality in these species, he adds.
According to Mr. Leconte, we will have to get used to a light snow cover in southern Quebec. This trend is very real.