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Waterton Lakes National Park
High Water Advisory Issued for Waterton Lakes National Park
Issued: June 21, 2022
Ends: July 04, 2022
High Water Advisory Issued for Waterton Lakes National Park
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – 16:30
What’s happening
A High Water Advisory has been issued for Waterton Lakes National Park due to rising water levels caused by recent rainfall and melting of a higher than average snowpack. Alberta River Basins forecasted that water levels in the Waterton Lakes are rising and High Streamflow Advisories are in place for portions of the Waterton and Belly rivers. Minor flooding in usual low-lying, flood prone areas along the shorelines of the Waterton Lakes may occur. No major flooding is expected.
Advisories will remain in place until water levels fall closer to their normal range. Parks Canada will continue to monitor water levels, weather conditions and forecasts, and infrastructure status. Further updates will only be provided if conditions deteriorate.
What you need to know
• An above average snowpack (37% higher than average) still remains due to cooler temperatures this spring. Water levels could rise again with warmer temperatures or high levels of precipitation.
• Safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada. Visitors and especially backcountry users should be aware of and prepared for high or rapidly rising water levels. Rivers, creeks and streams have elevated and fast moving water levels.
• It is important to stay informed. Check the Parks Canada website and Facebook and Twitter pages for updates on conditions in Waterton Lakes National Park. We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.
o You can monitor water levels at rivers.alberta.ca. You can also download the Alberta Rivers app on Android and iPhone devices.
o Weather forecast: https://www.weather.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-66_metric_e.html
o Road conditions: 511.alberta.ca
• Parks Canada is in close contact with water level and weather forecasting agencies.
• Rain that has fallen in the mountains can take 24 hours to affect lake water levels.
For More information
Waterton Communications
pc.watertoncommunications.pc@pc.gc.ca
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