Alberta Emergency Alert- River Ice Advisory for Breakup. Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert- River Ice Advisory for Breakup. Updated

With the onset of warmer spring temperatures, Alberta Environment and Parks has issued a River Ice Advisory in advance of breakup on the Peace River at the Town of Peace River. The movement of the ice may result in the formation of ice jams and rapidly changing water levels.

A ground observation located the Peace River ice front at km 401.2 on March 14 at 12:20 MST. This location is 5.2 km downstream of the Highway 2 bridge at the Town of Peace River. Given the above seasonal temperatures this winter and spring, the ice cover is receding and deteriorating much earlier than average. Based on the weather forecast for this week, the ice front is expected to continue its steady retreat.

Area: Parts of Northwest Alberta

Affected areas (15):

• Birch Hills County
• Northern Lights No. 22
• Manning
• 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

Action to take:

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

Additional information:

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

Back to Active alerts