Advisory: Ice Jam Advisory
Source: Alberta Environment and Parks
Issued: Jan 31, 2016 at 11:23 AM
History:
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- Alert: Jan 27, 2016 at 11:49 AM
- Update: Jan 28, 2016 at 02:55 PM
- Update: Jan 29, 2016 at 03:04 PM
- Update: Jan 31, 2016 at 11:23 AM
- Update: Feb 02, 2016 at 02:58 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert- Ice Jam Watch Update for The Peace River at the Town of Peace River. Updated
An Ice Jam Watch remains in effect for the Peace River at the Town of Peace River. The collapse of the newly formed ice cover(also called a secondary consolidation) on the Peace River at the Town of Peace River has resulted in the formation of an ice jam and high water levels on the river. The potential exists for sudden changes in river levels upstream and downstream.
Water levels remain approximately 1.0 to 1.5 m higher than the targeted freeze-up elevation but have been falling slowly since January 29. Due to warm temperatures, the ice cover remains unstable and the possibility of further ice cover collapses exists. Water levels are being monitored closely and updates will be issued as necessary. The ice front was located about 10.0 km upstream of the Hwy. 2 bridge in the morning of January 31.
Action to take:
- Be cautious of the rising water levels and take appropriate precautionary measures.
Additional information: