High water levels in northern Saskatchewan were a concern in 2020. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

spring runoff

Above normal runoff expected in Far North

Feb 5, 2021 | 5:00 PM

Parts of northern Saskatchewan including La Ronge are expected to have a near-normal runoff.

That’s according to a news release from the Water Security Agency, which states fall conditions were near to slightly drier than normal. It also mentions it’s been a near to above normal winter snowfall season.

“The spring runoff outlook could change as there is potentially another eight to 10 weeks of winter remaining,” spokesperson Patrick Boyle said.

Residents in the Far North can expect an above-normal runoff in communities such as Stony Rapids and Uranium City. That region experienced extremely wet conditions in the fall with historically high lake and river levels through summer. The release notes there are indications the snowpack is near normal, though data is limited.

Much of the southern areas of Saskatchewan experienced very dry conditions through the summer and into fall last year. It’s believed the snowpack is generally below to near normal to date.

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Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Melfort are projected to have a below-normal runoff, while an area covering Moose Jaw, Regina, Weyburn, and Estevan is looking at a well below normal runoff.

The runoff report for February. (Water Security Agency)

Areas of central Saskatchewan including Kindersley, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, and Nipawin are currently expected to experience a near-normal runoff. The far southwest corner of the province, from Cypress Hills to the US border, is also expected to experience a near-normal runoff.

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derek.cornet@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @saskjourno