News - Flooding

There is a chance of showers on Easter Sunday, otherwise no precipitation is expected in the next five days. Fast melting is expected this weekend.

Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the Red River Floodway gates will be raised for the first time in 2009 at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon.

No precipitation is expected for the rest of this week except for a few flurries tomorrow. Melting will be very gradual until Thursday with a more rapid melt beginning on Friday.

The Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program for August-September 2008 flooding in the Interlake-Westlake region will increase to $3 million from $670,000, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton, minister responsible for emergency measures, and Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises that as of noon today, travel restrictions will be implemented on PTH 75.

Manitoba Agriculture, Food And Rural Initiatives has provided information on preparing for flood conditions in rural Manitoba.

No precipitation is expected for the rest of this week. Melting will be very gradual until Thursday with a more rapid melt beginning Friday.

No precipitation is expected for the next five days. Melting will be very gradual until Thursday as temperature forecasts have been revised downward.

No precipitation is expected for the next five days. Significant melting will begin April 7 and will quicken by April 9 based on current weather forecasts.

Little or no precipitation is expected for the next five days. Milder temperatures and significant melting are expected to begin next Tuesday and most of the snow cover in southern Manitoba is expected to melt from April 7 to 10.