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NBMCA issues first snow reading of the season

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority News Release *********************** The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) released the first snow pack information for the watershed today as part of NBMCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Progr
Kate Adams
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
News Release

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The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) released the first snow pack information for the watershed today as part of NBMCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. Snow levels and water content are above normal for this time of year. The snowpack is expected to reduce over the weekend with above zero temperatures and rain being forecasted.

The NBMCA will continue with its bi-weekly monitoring of the snow pack throughout the winter and into spring of 2012. Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence at three locations in the watershed. Data for the season can be found on the NBMCA website at www.nbmca.on.ca.

Former Northeast Mental Health Centre (Chippewa Creek, North Bay)

Current Average Snow Depth for December 1, 2011
13.0 cm (215% of normal)

Current Average Water Equivalence for December 1, 2011
2.1 cm (168% of normal)

Average Snow Depth for December 1, 2010
0 cm

Highest recorded snow depth for December 1 since 1988
36.3 cm in 2008

Corbeil Conservation Area (La Vase River, Corbeil)

Current Average Snow Depth for December 1, 2011
20.3 cm (226% of normal)

Current Average Water Equivalence for December 1, 2011
2.7 cm (274% of normal)

Average Snow Depth for December 1, 2010
0 cm

Highest recorded snow depth for December 1 since 1987
43.4 cm in 2008


Shirley Skinner Conservation Area (Wasi River, Chisholm)

Current Average Snow Depth for December 1, 2011
31.0 cm (174% of normal)

Current Average Water Equivalence for December 1, 2011
4.7 cm (190% of normal)

Average Snow Depth for December 1, 2010
0 cm

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario and the NBMCA’s 10 member municipalities. A non-profit organization, the NBMCA works closely with the public to balance human needs with the environmental needs of the region’s watershed. NBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities who are members of Conservation Ontario.

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