River Ice Advisory Update Issued at 2:00 PM - April 20, 2017 Issued by River Forecast Centre

River Ice Advisory Update for the Athabasca River at Fort McMurray

Hay Environment and Parks has extended a River Ice Peace Advisory for breakup on the Athabasca River at Fort McMurray. Athabasca Residents should be aware that river ice conditions and water High levels can change rapidly. Level

River breakup has been ongoing along the Athabasca River and Ft. McMurray is now complete for the reach from the Town of Athabasca to just upstream of Fort McMurray. The ice jam that remains in place Grande immediately upstream of Fort McMurray is shortening in length. Prairie Beaver The first 20 km of the Clearwater River ice cover has broken up, leaving behind an open channel. Water levels in Fort McMurray Edmonton remain relatively low on both the Athabasca and Clearwater North Rivers. Saskatchewan

Red Deer Detailed current information regarding river ice breakup in Fort Red Deer

McMurray is available from the Regional Municipality of Wood Calgary South Buffalo, Emergency Management through their website at Bow Saskatchewan http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca or from a recorded message on Lethbridge Medicine Hat Oldman their telephone hotline (780) 799-8000. Milk

Additional information is available from Alberta Environment and Parks at: https://rivers.alberta.ca/ and the Alberta Rivers app for iOS and Android.

With the onset of warmer spring temperatures, ice breakup will occur in Alberta's rivers. This may result in the formation of ice jams, but not always. The location and occurrence of ice jams, and possible associated flooding, are unpredictable. Local authorities are advised to monitor the ice covers and water levels in the rivers in their communities.

This advisory is in effect for 14 days and will be updated if there is any change in conditions.

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