Snow depth has increased by 10.3 cm and water content has increased by 25.0 mm since the last readings on February 1, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) which measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
Average snow depth yesterday for all sites is 46.2 cm (95.2% normal) and average water equivalence is 85.0 mm (83.2% normal), the average snow depth for the three sites was 53.8 cm and water equivalence was 86.3 mm at this time of year last year.
Snow is measured for depth and water equivalence at three locations in the watershed.