Conservation Sudbury issued a water safety statement for all Greater Sudbury Watersheds as of March 6.<\/p>\n
This statement will remain in effect until 12 p.m. March 11.<\/p>\n
The Sudbury area is forecasted to receive up to 22 millimetres of rain between Friday and Sunday.<\/p>\n
Daytime temperatures from Saturday through to Monday are forecast to reach up to 11 C, with overnight temperatures over the weekend hovering around the freezing mark.<\/p>\n
While some of the precipitation will be captured and held within the existing snowpack, frozen ground conditions will result in increased surface water runoff.<\/p>\n
Water levels and flows in area watercourses are currently within the normal seasonal range. The forecast precipitation and snowmelt event will increase flow rates and water levels within local systems.<\/p>\n
Flooding is not expected, but urban streams including Junction Creek, Lily Creek and Romford Creek may see levels approaching the top of the bank.<\/p>\n
Localized ponding on streets and other low-lying areas is possible.<\/p>\n
Public safety is the number one priority, especially for children who may be attracted to the edge of creeks or rivers.<\/p>\n
The cold, fast-flowing water must be avoided. Stream banks will be very slippery and unsafe and must be avoided. Ice conditions may become unstable on area lakes and rivers.<\/p>\n
Residents are encouraged to access Conservation Sudbury\u2019s Water Data Portal, available online here<\/a> for live information on water levels trends.<\/p>\n