The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), is forecasting approximately 25mm of rainfall starting on Friday and continuing into Saturday. Daytime temperatures on Friday are predicted to be 5 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, with 5 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
While widespread flooding is not expected, the possibility for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed exists due to the expected rainfall and melting of the remaining snowpack. There is also the potential for ice breakup in some areas due to increased flows. Ice jams may be possible in some of the watercourses.
Watercourses will be flowing higher than normal causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.
This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect through Monday, April 3, 2023.
For further information, contact Alison Edwards at 905-895-1281.