Snow Melt

• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Heavy rain and rapid snow melt could cause significant flooding in New Brunswick

  The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization says a gradual snow melt in the province's northwest is expected to accelerate rapidly as temperatures rise.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2019
• Special avalanche warning issued for western Canada

  The warning applies to all of the mountain ranges Avalanche Canada forecasts for, as well as those covered by Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country.

  Mar 18, 2019
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• Ice jam prompts voluntary evacuation for Red Deer County subdivision

  A "substantial ice jam" on the Little Red Deer River at Highway 587 is causing localized flooding on roads and property, according to an Alberta Emergency Alert.

  Environment

  Apr 23, 2018
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• Tips to protect your home in the spring melt

  Spring is on its way, and it’s safe to say property owners in Saskatchewan could use some helpful tips on protecting your home in the spring-melt after the heaps of snow the province recently received.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2018