A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety has been issued for the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority watershed jurisdiction, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
MoreA Flood Watch has been issued for the urban creeks in the City of North Bay and Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has been issued for elsewhere in the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
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The snowpack across the watershed is dense and is expected to melt with the above freezing temperatures forecast for today (Dec 16) and tomorrow, combined with approximately 10 mm of rain overnight. Last week’s Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook remains in place through Wednesday when temperatures are forecast to return to below freezing.
MoreA Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook has been issued for the NBMCA jurisdiction, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
“The low-density snowpack across the watershed will experience melting with warm temperatures today and again early next week,” stated Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “While widespread flooding is not expected, flooding may occur in flood-prone and low-lying areas.”
MoreEven though the snowfall in our area is lighter compared to areas further south, North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is reporting the first snow survey of the 2024-2025 season. NBMCA measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
“Average snow depth for all sites is 4.6 cm (normal) and average water equivalence is 12.0 mm (normal),” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Water Resources Specialist. In 2023, the average snow depth for the three sites was 11.1 cm and water equivalence was 22.3 mm at this time of year” she added.
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