Repeated thawing and refreezing of the snow pack has resulted in a compact, less deep snow pack relative to two weeks ago at the three snow survey sites measured by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority as part of its flood forecasting program, says a news release from the organization.
“For the area overall, the current snow depth is about equal to the long-term average depth at this time of year, while water content is 14% above the long-term average,” said Joel Harrison, Water Resources Specialist.
Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence in North Bay, Corbeil and Chisholm Twp. Data for the season can be found on the NBMCA website at www.nbmca.ca. The next snow survey date is April 1, 2017.
North Bay Golf and Country Club (Chippewa Creek Watershed, North Bay)
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Current Average Snow Depth for March 15, 2017 |
42.6 cm (104% of normal) |
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Current Average Water Equivalence for March 15, 2017 |
14.6 cm (132% of normal) |
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Average Snow Depth for March 15, 2016 |
44.7 cm |
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Highest recorded snow depth for March 15 since 2012* |
76.5 cm in 2014 |
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Corbeil Conservation Area (La Vase River Watershed, Corbeil)
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Current Average Snow Depth for March 15, 2017 |
41.7 cm (92% of normal) |
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Current Average Water Equivalence for March 15, 2017 |
11.6 cm (98% of normal) |
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Average Snow Depth for March 15, 2016 |
44.6 cm |
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Highest recorded snow depth for March 15 since 1988 |
90.2 cm in 2001 |
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Shirley Skinner Conservation Area (Kaibuskong River Watershed, Chisholm)
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Current Average Snow Depth for March 15, 2017 |
42.0 cm (100% of normal) |
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Current Average Water Equivalence for March 15, 2017 |
12.2 cm (111% of normal) |
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Average Snow Depth for March 15, 2016 Highest recorded snow depth for March 15 since 2007 |
41.4 cm 67.3 cm in 2014 |
