Saskatchewan Spring Runoff

• Saskatchewan’s spring runoff contrasts within parts of province

  WSA released its spring runoff report for 2024. Due to warmer-than-normal March temperatures many areas of southern Saskatchewan had the runoff start or even complete early.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2024
  
• WSA spring runoff forecast varies across Saskatchewan for 2022

  Despite significant amounts of snow this winter, the WSA says some areas with dry conditions at freeze-up are still predicted to have normal to below normal runoff.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2022
  
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• WSA releases preliminary spring runoff forecast for Saskatchewan

  Runoff predictions are based on conditions at freeze-up, snowfall received to date, and the precipitation forecast up to the spring melt.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2022
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• Wetter than normal conditions expected as Sask. WSA releases freeze-up report

  Early modelling released by the WSA indicates central and northern parts of Saskatchewan could have wetter than normal conditions between December and March 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2021
• Spring runoff potential varies across Saskatchewan from well below normal to above normal

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says spring runoff estimates are based on a number of factors, including conditions at freeze-up and the snowpack.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2021
• Higher 2020 spring runoff possible in southern Saskatchewan: WSA

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency said while conditions were wetter than normal at freeze-up, it doesn’t mean there will be flooding in the spring.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2019
• WSA forecasts below normal spring runoff for most of Saskatchewan

  The WSA said the far north and most of southern Saskatchewan are expected to have a below normal spring runoff.

  Environment

  Mar 6, 2019
• Below normal spring runoff forecast for Saskatchewan

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is forecasting a below normal spring runoff due to dry conditions at freeze-up and below normal winter precipitation.

  Environment

  Feb 7, 2019
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• Above normal spring runoff expected for northern Saskatchewan

  Widespread flooding is not expected during the spring runoff but localized flooding, minor out of bank flows and over-topping of roads is possible.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2018
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• Normal, above normal runoffs forecast for much of Saskatchewan

  While normal and above normal runoffs are forecast this spring for much of Saskatchewan, some southern parts of the province are in need of moisture.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2018