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The winter that will never end means record snow depth in area

This is the winter that just will not quit, and we have the snow depth to prove it.

Our lingering winter has resulted in all-time record highs for snow depth and water equivalence for mid-April, according to the snow pack measurements taken April 17 by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) as part of its flood-forecasting and warning program.

The average depth of the snow at all three recording sites is 43.4 centimetres, 613 per cent of normal for this time of year.  Average snow water equivalence is 132.7 millimetres, an equally incredible 575 per cent of normal, says Joel Harrison, NBMCA’s Water Resource Scientist.

Photo credit: NBMCA

He adds, the snow pack has likely peaked in size and a significant melt is expected over the coming weeks.  Clear skies and higher daytime temperatures are expected for the weekend and early next week.

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NBMCA is now measuring the snow pack weekly, to monitor conditions as we get closer to the spring freshet.

Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence in North Bay, Corbeil, and Chisholm Township.

Data for the season can be found online here. (Look for the drop-down menu under Station & Parameter for snow depth and snow water equivalent)

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