A Flood Watch remains in effect for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed.
As forecast, a "Texas Low" moved into this area yesterday and as the system moves through the watershed, between 20 and 30mm of precipitation is expected with rain changing to snow as the temperatures drop below freezing early tomorrow.
With temperatures rising above freezing and the forecasted rain and saturated ground conditions, flooding is likely in low-lying areas.
With the arrival of the below zero temperatures, combined with the rainfall and snowmelt, there is a risk of a flash freeze to the area.
The North Bay-Mattawa area has experienced an extremely wet fall and many areas are still experiencing above normal water levels and flows.
Water levels across the NBMCA watershed are above seasonal norms.
Lake Nipissing is 26 cm above all the upper operating range for this time of year, although well below flood elevations.
All residents, especially those in low lying areas, are encouraged to monitor the conditions that are developing. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery at this time and when combined with cold open water, pose a serious hazard.
Parents are encouraged to keep their children and pets away from watercourses and off water bodies that have unstable ice conditions.
Municipalities are encouraged to monitor water crossing to ensure the continual movement of water through culverts and bridges. A close watch on local conditions and updated forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada is also recommended.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) November 25, 12:00pm
