The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is not anticipating flooding issues—even in areas where above normal runoff is expected.

The spring runoff map shows near normal conditions expected in the Saskatoon, Outlook, Rosetown and North Battleford areas. There is above normal runoff potential in the Lloydminster, Spiritwood, Prince Albert, Melfort, Nipawin, Humboldt, Watrous, Yorkton, Indian Head and Broadview areas. Even with more snow than usual, the soil was dry going into winter and excess moisture should be able to soak into the soil.
The below normal to well below normal spring runoff area extends over southwest and south-central Saskatchewan, including the Maple Creek, Eastend, Swift Current, Val Marie, Assiniboia and Moose Jaw regions.

It is important to note that this forecast is based on conditions as of March 1. Above normal snowfall over the next month could still produce near normal runoff over areas where below or well below normal snowmelt runoff is expected, particularly if it melts quickly.

In areas where below or well below normal snowmelt runoff is expected, some water supply concerns may emerge or intensify. For instance, irrigation water supply in the Bigstick Lake Basin near Maple Creek is expected to experience a third consecutive year of shortages.