The confluence of the Battle River and North Saskatchewan River is one of the areas with potential for ice jamming warns the Water Security Agency.
In the past, ice jams have occurred closer to the confluence, affecting Highway 4.
With spring runoff underway flows are picking up in most systems, lifting and moving ice in places. There have been several reports of ice jams creating issues in the RM of Hudson Bay near Erwood and on the Battle River between the border and North Battleford.
WSA also expects breakup to occur on the North Saskatchewan River this week, which could result in ice jamming on that system.
Ice jamming creates a significant issue as it can flood areas upstream very quickly and once it breaks up it can also flood areas downstream, according to the WSA. WSA is asking the public to exercise caution when working on or near the river as ice jams have the potential to create hazardous conditions in a short period of time.
For more information on water flows and spring runoff visit www.wask.ca.
