Snow survey measurements show a snow depth increase of 8.2 cm, and snow water equivalence increase of 30.7 mm from the last survey on January 16, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
“The combined average snow depth is 48.8 cm and snow water equivalence is 88.7 mm at the three snow course locations,” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Water Resources Specialist.
“The snowpack across the watershed is consistently powdery with a thick ice lens from previous melt and rain events. Overall snowpack conditions are normal for this time of year across the watershed, with above normal conditions (depth and water content) in North Bay,” she added.
A Snow Survey page on our website is available with more snow survey program information and this season's measurements. https://nbmca.ca/watershed-management/snow-survey/
Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence at three locations in the watershed.
Table 1: North Bay Golf and Country Club (Chippewa Creek Watershed, North Bay)
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Current Snow Depth for February 2, 2026 |
54.5 cm (above normal) |
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Current Snow Water Equivalence for February 2, 2026 |
110.0 mm (above normal) |
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Snow Depth last year for January 31, 2025 |
39.7 cm |
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Normal Snow Depth |
34. 6cm – 49.0 cm |
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Highest recorded snow depth for February 2 since 2013* |
64.3 cm in 2019 |
*Data prior to Dec. 2011 from the former Northeast Mental Health Centre, Hwy 11
Table 2: Corbeil Conservation Area (La Vase River Watershed, Corbeil)
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Current Snow Depth for February 2, 2026 |
45.6 cm (normal) |
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Current Snow Water Equivalence for February 2, 2026 |
79.0 mm (normal) |
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Snow Depth last year for January 31, 2025 |
40.0 cm |
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Normal Snow Depth |
35.9 cm – 51.1 cm |
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Highest recorded snow depth for February 2 since 1988 |
72.7 cm in 2019 |
Table 3: Shirley Skinner Conservation Area (Kaibuskong River Watershed, Chisholm)
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Current Snow Depth for February 2, 2026 |
46.4 cm (normal) |
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Current Snow Water Equivalence for February 2, 2026 |
77.0 mm (normal) |
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Snow Depth last year for January 31, 2025 |
39.9 cm |
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Normal Snow Depth |
31.2 cm – 48.0 cm |
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Highest recorded snow depth for February 2 since 2007 |
75.1 cm in 2019 |
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario. NBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario responsible for watershed management on behalf of local municipalities, stakeholders, and the province.
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For more information, contact:
Angela Mills, Water Resources Specialist (705) 497-4668
Paula Loranger, Community Relations Coordinator (705) 494-5115