SNOW SURVEY READINGS FOR March 22, 2019
(North Bay, Ontario, March 25, 2019) Snow survey readings confirm that the snow is gradually melting. Snow depth and water equivalence has slightly decreased since the snow pack measurements taken on March 14 by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority as part of its flood forecasting program.
NBMCA is now measuring the snow pack weekly, to monitor conditions during the spring freshet. This is a supplementary survey (not a scheduled survey). The % normal will be available during the next snow survey which takes place April 1.
Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence in North Bay, Corbeil and Chisholm Twp. The average snow depth for the three sites was 74.4 cm on March 22, a 16.4 cm decrease from last week. The average water equivalence for the three sites was 178 mm, a 4.7 mm decrease from last week.
North Bay Golf and Country Club (Chippewa Creek Watershed, North Bay)
*Data prior to Dec. 2011 collected at the former Northeast Mental Health Centre, Hwy 11N
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Current Average Snow Depth for March 22, 2019 |
77.8 cm |
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Current Average Water Equivalence for March 22, 2019 |
176 mm |
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Average Snow Depth for March 14, 2019 (last week) |
95.3 cm |
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Average Water Equivalence for March 14, 2019 (last week) |
179 mm |
Corbeil Conservation Area (La Vase River Watershed, Corbeil)
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Current Average Snow Depth for March 22, 2019 |
70.1 cm |
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Current Average Water Equivalence for March 22, 2019 |
176 mm |
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Average Snow Depth for March 14, 2019 (last week) |
89.9 cm |
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Average Water Equivalence for March 14, 2019 (last week) |
189 mm |
Shirley Skinner Conservation Area (Kaibuskong River Watershed, Chisholm)
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Current Average Snow Depth for March 22, 2019 |
75.3 cm |
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Current Average Water Equivalence for March 22, 2019 |
182 mm |
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Average Snow Depth for March 14, 2019 (last week) |
87.2 cm |
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Average Water Equivalence for March 14, 2019 (last week) |
180 mm |
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario and the NBMCA’s 10 member municipalities. A non-profit organization, the NBMCA works closely with the public to balance human needs with the environmental needs of the region’s watershed. NBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities who are members of Conservation Ontario.
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For more information, contact:
Joel Harrison, Water Resources Scientist, (705) 474-5420
Sue Buckle, Supervisor Communications & Outreach, (705) 474-5420