Snow Melt

• Saskatchewan spring runoff largely complete or well underway for much of province: WSA

  WSA says in the southern half of the province, spring runoff is either largely complete or well underway.

  Environment

  May 10
  
• Flood watches issues for Pouce Coupe River, Moffat Creek in B.C. Interior

  Low to mid-elevation watersheds in the Middle Fraser/Cariboo Region along with creeks and rivers in the Peace Region and Northeast B.C. are under high streamflow advisories.  

  Environment

  May 7
  
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• Spring road maintenance underway in Saskatchewan cities

  With the heavy snow melt comes concerns of clearing standing water and keeping roads safe for both vehicles and pedestrians.

  Environment

  Mar 21
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• Saskatoon prepares for melting snow, potholes as city makes transition to spring

  As we approach March 20, the winter season comes to an end and with the sun shining bright, and Saskatoon prepares for the transition.

  Environment

  Mar 17
• Car submerged, road flooded as record-breaking B.C. heat prompts massive snow melt

  Canada's Ministry of Forests said the high temperatures triggered a significant amount of snowmelt in the mountains, which led to widespread flooding.

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2021
• Snowpack is above average for Bow River Basin as Alberta flood season begins

  April measurements from Alberta Environment and Parks show the snowpack ranging from 106 per cent above average to near record highs of 187 per cent.

  Environment

  May 12, 2021
• No need for floodway this year, say Manitoba officials

  According to Manitoba's hydrologic forecast centre, the Red River is rising about a foot a day with the current snowmelt, but officials say it will stay within its banks.

  Weather

  Mar 16, 2021
• Study suggests retreating glaciers could impact Alberta municipal water supplies

  A new Canadian study identified four Alberta communities as being vulnerable to the loss of glaciers, especially as it relates to their drinking water.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2020
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• London Ont., police issue boating ban amid high water levels on Thames River

  Conservation authorities expect water levels to stay high for the remainder of the week.

  Weather

  Mar 11, 2020
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• Snow melt prompts flooding concerns, but Vancouver says crews are on patrol

  With snow no longer in the forecast for Metro Vancouver, concerns are now moving to possible flooding.

  Weather

  Jan 18, 2020