Alberta Environment issues spring runoff advisory

There are concerns that as the province warms up this week, there could be some overland flooding.

According to Alberta Environment, the areas of primary concern are south of Peace River and Fort McMurray.

The advisory says that cool spring conditions combined with heavy snowfalls this winter has resulted in a plains snowpack that is above average in central, southern and peace regions of the province.

The sudden increase in temperatures that is expected this week could mean a very quick melt.

Environment Canada says to expect water levels to rise in smaller creeks with a possibility of flooding in nearby adjacent areas.