Alberta Emergency Alert- River Freeze-up Advisory. Updated

Advisory: River Freeze-up Advisory (Updated Jan 20, 2016 at 11:33 AM)

Advisory: River Freeze-up Advisory

Updated Jan 20, 2016 at 11:33 AM

Source: Alberta Environment and Parks

Issued: Jan 20, 2016 at 11:33 AM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert- River Freeze-up Advisory. Updated

River levels on the Peace River at the Town of Peace River will be rising in response to the approaching ice front. The formation of a river ice cover during winter freeze-up will result in a gradual increase in water levels. As the ice cover forms, ice jams can occur which may result in rapidly changing water levels

The ice front on the Peace River was located 13 km downstream of the Hwy 2 bridge late in the afternoon of January 19. It is expected that the ice front will advance through the Town later today(January 20) or overnight. When freeze-up occurs at the Town, it is typical for the water level to rise between 2.5 to 3.5 m. This is a routine advisory and no problems are expected at the Town of Peace River. However, there is potential for ice movement and shoving of the ice cover as it advances upstream, which could result in rapid fluctuations of the water level in the area.

Action to take:

  • Be cautious of the rising water levels and take appropriate precautionary measures.

Additional information:

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