Alberta Emergency Alert- River Freeze-up Advisory. Updated

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 8.5 km downstream of the Hwy 2 bridge in the morning of January 20. It is expected that the ice front will advance through the Town overnight tonight or early tomorrow. 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.

Area: Parts of Northwest Alberta

Affected areas (24):

• Birch Hills County
• Clear Hills No. 21
• Hines Creek
• Clear Hills 152C
• Northern Lights No. 22
• Manning
• Fairview No. 136
• Fairview
• Northern Sunrise County
• Nampa
• Utikoomak Lake 155
• Utikoomak Lake 155A
• Little Buffalo
• Woodland Cree 226
• Woodland Cree 228
• Peace River
• Peace No. 135
• Berwyn
• Grimshaw
• Duncan's 151A
• Saddle Hills County
• Spirit River No. 133
• Rycroft
• Spirit River

Action to take:

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

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio
• Alberta Environment and Parks Advisories and Warnings webpage

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