NWS Duluth presented the following briefing on the Spring Flood Outlook on Thursday March 23 at 3:00pm CDT.
Spring Flooding potential across the Northland is above normal based on current observations and the current outlook for the spring
Precipitation and temperatures over the spring, including snow melt rate, may cause the risk to increase
Threat | Impact to Potential Spring Flooding | Links |
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High River Levels | Some Above Normal Streamflow (minimal rivers that are open and not affected by ice) | USGS WaterWatch MN WI |
High Soil Moisture |
Above Normal |
CPC Soil Moisture |
Winter Precipitation |
Above Normal |
6 to 10 Day 8 - 14 Day |
Current Snowpack/Liquid Equivalent |
Extreme, Near Record High |
|
Rate of Snowmelt | To Be Determined | 24, 48, & 72 hr Snowmelt |
Frost Depth | Little to None | Frost Depth Map |
Spring Precipitation | Leaning slightly Above Normal for April |
Point Forecast (Next 7 Days) Precip Outlook (Upcoming Weeks) |
For more details, please see the full briefing PDF:
Spring Flood Outlook Update (Mar 23, 2023)