Spring Safety Statement: Stay Clear of Creeks, Ponds & Lakes
With the arrival of spring weather, unsafe ice conditions and slippery stream banks already exist. Mild air temperatures and high flows from spring rains will continue to weaken any remaining ice cover. These hazardous conditions can cause life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water.
Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises a long duration spring storm will bring rain and possibly snow or freezing rain over the weekend and into Monday, March 31st, 2025. Precipitation will begin in the evening on Friday, March 28th, as freezing rain or snow, before switching over to rain by Saturday morning. The remainder of the weekend will experience rain, with the possibility of freezing rain while temperatures are below freezing. Total precipitation of 30 to 50 mm is expected by Monday.
Winter Safety Statement: Exercise Caution Near All Waterways
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) reminds residents of dangers that can exist around waterways during winter runoff conditions and that individuals should exercise caution and keep family and pets at a safe distance from the water’s edge. Flood Potential: Low With an El-Nino event occasionally interrupted by a polar vortex, we can expect to experience…