The preliminary spring runoff outlook issued Feb. 9 anticipates below normal runoff for most of Saskatchewan.
The Water Security Agency said that could change, however, with late spring snows and rains.
The snow pack is below normal for most of the province except for some near normal areas north of Yorkton to Hudson Bay and west to Nipawin.
Some parts of the east-central region had more water going into winter freeze up and will likely see near normal runoff. The agency said an area from Yorkton to Last Mountain Lake might see above normal runoff based on current conditions.
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Long-range forecasts, although not always accurate, call for near normal precipitation and above normal temperatures in February, March and April. Any spring runoff could occur earlier than usual.
The agency said most reservoirs and dugouts were at near normal levels going into winter and even with below normal runoff should provide adequate surface water supplies.
Another forecast will be issued in March if necessary.
More information on specific areas and stream flows can be found at www.wsask.ca
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