First Snow Survey

Even though the snowfall in our area is lighter compared to areas further south, North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is reporting the first snow survey of the 2024-2025 season. NBMCA measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. 

 “Average snow depth for all sites is 4.6 cm (normal) and average water equivalence is 12.0 mm (normal),” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Water Resources Specialist. In 2023, the average snow depth for the three sites was 11.1 cm and water equivalence was 22.3 mm at this time of year” she added.

 Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence at three locations in the watershed.

 North Bay Golf and Country Club (Chippewa Creek Watershed, North Bay)

*Data prior to Dec. 2011 collected at the former Northeast Mental Health Centre, Hwy 11      

Corbeil Conservation Area (La Vase River Watershed, Corbeil)

  Shirley Skinner Conservation Area (Kaibuskong River Watershed, Chisholm) 

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario and the NBMCA’s member municipalities. NBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario responsible for watershed management on behalf of local municipalities, stakeholders, and the province.