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Warm weather could lead to flooding and ice jams in parts of Saskatchewan this week.
According to the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, double-digit daytime highs and overnight lows above the freezing mark could increase river levels and flow rates, increasing the potential for flooding or other issues.
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“Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is issuing a High Flow Advisory for a large area extending from northwestern Saskatchewan near Buffalo Narrows down to the southeastern areas near Yorkton,” the agency said in a statement.
“This encompasses areas around Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Buffalo Narrows, La Ronge, Prince Albert, the Battlefords, Watrous, Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Hudson Bay and Yorkton.”
Residents of the province were encouraged to use extra caution around bodies of water during the warm spell, as conditions can change quickly, leading to rising water, rapid currents and large pieces of ice coming loose and moving with the water.
The agency said it will keep a close eye on conditions, and will provide updates as the situation develops.
Saskatchewan’s Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program is available to implement flood-protection measures in an effort to minimize damage, the agency noted, and the provincial government offers support for related costs through its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.
