The MNR is advising residents to exercise extreme caution concerning ice conditions. No ice is safe ice. Anyone planning to venture onto the ice should check the ice conditions often, plan ahead, and be prepared for an emergency.
Higher-than-normal water flow conditions are occurring throughout the area due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Slippery stream banks and fast-flowing, cold water will create hazardous conditions around all water bodies. Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on weather conditions, regularly check for updated messages, exercise caution near fast-moving rivers and streams, and maintain close supervision of children and pets.
Residents who have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should continue to take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions.
Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees as runoff from rainfall and melting snow enters watercourses.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
Description of Weather System
The weather forecast is calling for daytime highs of -4°C to +3°C, and overnight lows are forecasted between -18°C and -1°C for the next 7 days. Forecasts also anticipate that the area will receive up to 15cm of snow over the next 7 days.
Description of Current Conditions
River flows in many areas of the district are at elevated levels. Lake water levels in most areas are stabilizing and beginning to decrease with near-normal seasonal temperatures forecasted.
This message is in effect until Friday, March 27, 2026, and affects residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, and County of Haliburton within the Severn, Boyne, Pickerel, Seguin, Magnetawan, and Muskoka River Watersheds.
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