The conservation authority says the low-pressure system will also bring 30 millimetres to the area north of the Kawartha Lakes, impacting the shores of the Kawartha Lakes, Rice Lake and Trent River since precipitation in the Haliburton Reservoir Lakes drain southward into the Kawartha Lakes which drain into the Otonabee River.
“Existing conditions, such as the combination of high water levels and flows, slippery banks and cold water temperatures, pose a serious safety risk,” said Earle.
Ponding of water is expected to occur in low-lying areas where drainage is poor, said Earle. Also, catch basins and culverts may be clogged with debris and/or ice causing inundation of adjacent roads, sidewalks, bicycle paths and multi-use trails. In addition, ice cover on area lakes, rivers and wetlands should be considered unsafe.
The water safety statement will remain in effect until Monday.
Similar water safety statements have also been issued by Kawartha Conservation and the Ganaraksa Region Conservation Authority which covers Northumberland County.