SNOW SURVEY READINGS

Snow water equivalence increased by 34.0 mm since February 14

Recent snow and warm temperatures have compacted the snowpack. Snow depth decreased by 1.1 cm and snow water equivalence increased by 34.0 mm since February 14, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. 

 “Average snow depth is 48.8 cm (normal), and average snow water equivalence is 137.7 mm (normal) for all sites,” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Water Resources Specialist. In 2024, the average snow depth for the three sites was 17.2 cm and snow water equivalence was 61.0 mm” 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 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.