Snow Survey Readings for March 23, 2022
(North Bay, Ontario, March 23, 2022) Although the snow depth has reduced considerably throughout the watershed in the past week, the snow water equivalency hasn’t changed much. Most of the moisture is still stored on the landscape, just more compacted according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority which measures the snow pack as part of its flood forecasting program.
MoreFlood Outlook Statement Issued by NBMCA
(North Bay March 23, 2022) With water levels on local watercourses generally at above-average levels, precipitation and above zero temperatures will add to the ongoing snow melt over the next few days, prompting the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority to issue its third Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook this spring.
MoreCaution on Parks Creek as NBMCA begins Ice Removal
(North Bay, March 18, 2022) The annual ice removal off Parks Creek near Lakeshore Drive is set to begin Monday, March 21 and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is urging the public and snowmobilers to stay off the creek and away from the mouth of the creek on Lake Nipissing.
MoreMarch 18 - NBMCA Issues FLOOD OUTLOOK Statement
(North Bay March 18, 2022) With an estimated 14mm of rain in the forecast over the next few days, together with snowpack melt from above zero temperatures, increased runoff to area watercourses and waterbodies is anticipated this weekend, prompting the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority to issue a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for the watershed.
MoreSnow Survey Readings for March 15, 2022
North Bay, Ontario, March 16, 2022) Snow depth has decreased by 4.1 cm and water content has increased by 18.3 mm since the last readings on March 8, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
MoreSnow Survey Readings Measured on March 8, 2022
(North Bay, Ontario, March 9, 2022) As expected with the recent snowfall, snow depth has slightly increased, except for at the North Bay Golf Course, and water equivalence in the snow pack has decreased since last week’s snow pack measurements were taken by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority as part of its flood forecasting program.
MoreSnow Survey Readings for March 1, 2022
(North Bay, Ontario, March 2, 2022) Snow depth has increased by 7.9 cm and water content has increased by 26.0 mm since the last readings on February 15, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
MoreFriends of Laurier Woods Announces Fund Raising Campaign
Sharing on behalf of Friends of Laurier Woods
The Friends of Laurier Woods is providing a new opportunity for stewardship within Laurier Woods. They have launched Walk with Friends, a $30,000 fund raising campaign, to replace the two boardwalks that surround the main pond.
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