WESTERN PRODUCER — Despite significant amounts of snow this winter, much of Saskatchewan is still expecting below to well below normal snowmelt runoff in the south.
An area east of Moose Jaw should see normal conditions, but the southwest remains at risk for water supply issues and possible water quality concerns later. In central regions, runoff is expected to be above to well above normal.
The Water Security Agency says there is the possibility of ice jamming and flooding in the North Saskatchewan River basin, similar to 2020, and people should remain vigilant as spring breakup occurs.
Snowpack in the mountains is generally well above normal, which should mean flows on the Saskatchewan River system and at Lake Diefenbaker will be better than last year.
This first runoff report assumes normal conditions for the rest of March.
