REGINA – The central part of Saskatchewan could see above normal water runoff, according to the latest spring runoff forecast.
That region was upgraded to above normal range due to snowfall in February, which added to an already wet landscape.
“We’ve had more snow than we would have liked in February and some of the surveys are showing more water in the snow which is impacting the forecast,” Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency Scott Moe said.
“So far, the conditions seem to be fairly positive and the Water Security Agency will continue to monitor this closely as the temperatures rise and the snow begins to melt.”
In the southwestern corner of the province, below normal snowfall – and several melt events – have resulted in the forecast being downgraded from near normal to below normal.
Spring runoff potential north of Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge, and Creighton continues to be below normal.
Terminal Lakes and wetlands that have no natural outlet to drain the water will continue to remain high for flooding risks – these areas have had a high runoff and very little evaporation for several years.
If the spring runoff has not started by April the Water Security Agency will release another updated forecast.
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