Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook
The recent weather has helped reduce the snowpack over the past two weeks, but the amount of snow and water content still varies across our watersheds. The remaining snow holds between 50 mm (2”) and 125 mm (5”) of water. With the expected warmer weather this weekend, the existing snowpack will be significantly reduced through the weekend. In addition, approximately 10 to 15 mm of rain is forecast to fall on Saturday night through Sunday before temperatures drop again on Sunday night.
As the snow begins to melt, soils become saturated under the snow and additional snow melt will quickly run off into ditches, streams and rivers. Flows will increase and may exceed average/normal spring runoff levels through the weekend and into early next week. Seasonal flooding of low-lying areas will continue. Grey Sauble Staff have noted very little ice cover within major watercourses throughout our watersheds, thanks to the recent warm temperatures over the past two weeks.
Therefore, the risk of ice jamming appears to be low at this time. We will continue to monitor and advise of any changes.Grey Sauble Conservation Authority would like to remind everyone that during spring runoff events, potential conditions exist that could pose a risk to personal safety. High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Grey Sauble staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed.
Watershed residents can access snow, stream flow and rain gauge data through our Watershed Conditions page on our website: www.greysauble.on.ca/water-
This Statement expires on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at 1:00pm unless replaced by further updates.Contact: Ian Eriksen, Acting Flood Duty Officer, i.eriksen@greysauble.on.ca, ph 548-877-0701