SASKATOON – People across the Prairies are keeping their eyes on rivers and streams this weekend as a warm weather melt means increased risk of localized flooding.
In Saskatchewan, water covered some sections of Highway 2 south of Moose Jaw on Friday, forcing motorists to slow down and carefully navigate the road at the directions of flag persons.
And the province’s Water Security Agency warned of an increased risk of ice jams on the Battle River near North Battleford.
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In Alberta, the Environment Department issued a river breakup advisory for the Athabasca River at Fort McMurray, warning residents to watch for changing river conditions and ice jams.
The department says analysis of the current conditions suggests the risk along the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers is higher than normal.
The province also issued an information alert warning of overland flooding in the Municipal District of Big Lakes, which includes the town of High Prairie, and the Smoky River district.
The alert says some roads may be closed and some may be washed out.
It warns people to be careful around rivers and avoid low-lying areas.
Manitoba has downgraded the flood risk in the province’s Red River Valley, but some farmers may have to leave their homes if they lose road access.
Runoff could also cause some overland flooding and ice jams, and the province says its amphibious ice breakers will be on standby.
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