Lake Simcoe Area Conservation Authority is warning that hot weather and rain through Thursday could cause some flooding.
Thursday’s weather system is expected to keep temperatures well above seasonal values, with daytime temperatures likely to climb above 6 degrees Celsius. Apart from this, around 15 to 20 mm of rain is expected.
“As temperatures warm, that snowpack will start to melt and, depending on how warm it gets, maybe all of it now or a good part of it. When we get rain on top of that melting snow it is likely that we expect to see increased flows in the rivers surrounding our creeks and watersheds,” said Kenneth Cheney, director of engineering at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
“We are not expecting massive flooding at this point, but there is always a potential if it rains for some flooding in low-lying areas.”
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The Conservation Authority stated that due to the duration of the expected thaw, there would be a significant reduction in this snowpack, and that ice-breaking rain in storm water drainage systems would increase the potential for blockages and ice jams, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. . ,
In addition, warmer than normal temperatures will reduce or eliminate ice cover in creeks and rivers, resulting in dangerous ice conditions.
Cheney is warning residents to avoid areas around water and off ice.
“In general, we want people to be vigilant around rivers, streams, streams, bridges, culverts, and river banks. As the snow melts and it rains, and we make those rivers slippery, we Don’t want to see someone falling into a river or waterway.
This description of watershed conditions will be effective till Saturday.
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