By Staff
BURLINGTON, ON.
January 10th, 2013
You do know that all that snow is going to melt at some point.
The weather people are forecasting higher temperatures and some rain – and that will certainly flush out that snow.
There is a catch basin under there – ice needs to be cleared away so that water can flow.
The water will quickly work itself into the streams that run south from the Escarpment through to Lake Ontario – and that water can run pretty swiftly when there is enough of it.
The predicted above zero temperatures along with approximately 10 to 15mm of rainfall for today and tomorrow is going to mean a lot more water in the creeks. The Conservation Authority is expecting some blockages at bridges and culverts that could result in localized flooding concerns.
Widespread flooding is not currently anticipated. The reservoirs are holding at winter levels which allow for larger storage capacity for circumstances of this nature.
Families are asked to ensure that children stay away from watercourses, bridges, culverts and dams. Elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and slippery conditions along stream banks continue to make these locations extremely dangerous. Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers.
Conservation Halton will continue to monitor stream and weather conditions and will issue further messages as necessary.
Catch basins – those places where water flows through to get to the sewer system. Vital that you clear them. Ice buildup impedes the flow of water. Get out there with a shovel – a spade works well in getting through that ice – and clear the entrance to the catch basins.
