WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
Weather Forecast:
Rainfall amounts of 15 to 30 mm as well as a mix of ice and snow is forecast to begin Friday evening and will continue into Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Environmental Conditions:
Water levels across the jurisdiction are normal for this time of the year. Soils are frozen and there is an average amount of snow cover across the jurisdiction.
Risks:
This weekend’s forecast precipitation, above freezing temperatures and snowmelt may result in higher than normal water levels throughout the watershed.
ACTION:
Residents are advised to exercise caution when near watercourses as flows may rapidly increase and cause slippery banks. Parents are encouraged to explain these dangers to their children.
Duration:
This statement is in effect until Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
SNC monitors water levels and weather forecasts as part of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. Updates are provided as conditions change.
Please visit www.nation.on.ca for more information. To provide feedback with respect to changes in water related conditions please email waterwatch@nation.on.ca, post on our Facebook (/SouthNationConservation) or Twitter (@SouthNationCA).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Omar Kana’n, Water Resources Specialist – Engineering,
1-877-984-2948, okanan@nation.on.ca.
Forwarded to: All Flood Forecasting and Warning Directory
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