Yukon's Snowpack Threatens Spring Floods

0:00Yukon's got some serious snowpack this year, classified as above normal to well above normal across most of the territory, and that's got officials on. High alert for spring flooding, places like Carmax, Tesslin, the Klondike Valley, Old Crow, Ross River, and Upper Leard face, elevated risks from ice jams or rapid snow melt. Early forecasts point to a warmer than normal may, but hydrologists say everything hinges on the timing of that thaw and how it hits the river ice. The sweet spot right now is keeping those high single-digit daytime temps with overnight freezes below zero, letting the melt happen nice and slow. Emergency teams are stepping up, meeting with communities to map out plans and already stocking sandbags and hot spots. They're prepping for the worst while hoping the weather stays steady. Biggest worries are Carmax on the Yukon River, with snowpack at 158% of normal and Tesslin Lake hitting 100, 53% impressive, but not touching the records from 2022.

1:02All eyes are on the coming weeks as temperatures climb, so communities are braced with fingers crossed for a smooth break up. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates, I'm Corey with The Story.