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Highlights from the Update:
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Weather
The 7 day forecast suggests various amounts of precipitation ranging from 25 to 60 mm of rain and air temperatures close to 0C at night in northern areas.
Outlook
The recent snow and rain amounted to an average of 25 mm of precipitation across the TSW watersheds resulting in increased flows and water levels at most locations. The current forecast indicates that water levels and outflows will continue to increase at most locations. The Trent Severn Water Management team will be actively monitoring the changing conditions. Any watershed condition updates will be released by your Conservation Authority or local Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources district.
Ice on Shorelines
The temperature variations around the freezing mark makes ice weak along the shoreline which is then easily broken and moved by windy conditions. The areas subject to the greatest impact are those facing the primary wind direction. In the event of strong wind conditions the public should be aware of possible onshore ice movement leading to shoreline damage. The current forecast suggests that these conditions are probable if the winds are high.
Haliburton and Northern Areas
The Haliburton reservoirs are below average and are levelling off. Due to the remaining snowpack and below normal precipitation in the month of March and the early part of April, the outflows are reduced from the reservoirs based on the projected snowmelt runoff. The flows on Gull and Burnt Rivers are below the average for this time of the year.