lssued to: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South
Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and Trent Hills, as
well as Otonabee Conservation other partners in flood emergency management.

A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY is issued when conditions, such as high flows and unsafe banks, pose a serious safety risk.

A signifìcant weather system is forecast to move into our region this weekend. Rain and above seasonal temperatures are anticipated through Saturday and Sunday. Air temperatures will steadily rise Saturday night through Sunday afternoon with highs ranging from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. As temperatures rise, periods of freezing rain will change to rain during the night. Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 millimeters are expected. Temperatures will begin to drop Sunday evening and drop below zero by Monday morning. Precipitation will change to flurries.

Based on snow survey results across the Otonabee Conservation watershed, there is currently between 40 to 45mm of water equivalent existing in the snow pack. Forecasted rainfall amounts mixed with melting snow and frozen ground conditions will result in higher than normal water levels and flows, and possible ice break-up in our rivers and streams, creating potentially hazardous conditions. The combination of slippery and unstable banks, unsafe ice and cold water temperature will create hazardous conditions close to any river, stream or other water bodies.

For further inforamtion please visit the Otonabee Conservation web page

Attachments

• Otonabee Conservation Statement