Conditions have improved this week, but significant amounts of precipitation could lead to higher water flows in some areas during the next few days. Environment Canada says some areas could receive as much as 40 millimetres of precipitation. Prince Albert and areas to the north will see rain shift to snow around midday on Friday.
Leah Clark with the Water Security Agency says that will be a positive.
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency released an update advisory Thursday afternoon. It is posted below:
Significant rainfall is expected across most of Saskatchewan over the next few days. This additional precipitation may lead to increased flows and accelerated snowmelt in areas where snow remains in the northern parts of Saskatchewan. Areas that are currently experiencing active snowmelt or above-normal runoff may see more significant responses. As a result, water levels on rivers and creeks may rise.
At this time, the northwest region of the province, particularly the Meadow Lake area, is expected to receive the highest precipitation amounts (15-30 mm), beginning as rainfall and potentially transitioning to snowfall later in the week, with the potential for higher amounts in localized areas.
These conditions may result in rising river and lake levels across the region. Most areas in the northwest region have experienced well above‑normal runoff, which is resulting in high soil moisture and limited storage on the landscape, reducing the capacity to absorb this rainfall event which could create a rapid runoff.
Lake levels are not expected to increase significantly during the rainfall event itself; however, levels may rise following the event as additional runoff reaches the lakes.
The extent of these impacts will vary depending on rainfall intensity and duration, existing soil conditions, the amount of remaining snowpack, and ongoing snowmelt. Conditions may change quickly, and there is some uncertainty regarding the timing and extent of the rainfall.
Wind and Wave Action
Forecasted strong wind conditions may result in increased wind and wave action on lakes across the province, which could lead to localized flooding or shoreline damage, particularly in areas such as Fishing Lake and Good Spirit Lake where the lake levels are higher and they are prone to wind-driven impacts. In addition, where ice cover remains, strong winds may cause ice movement, increasing the potential for ice push and associated damage along shorelines.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed of local conditions and to exercise caution, particularly near waterways and in low-lying areas.
High Flow Advisory
The high flow advisory first issued in April and updated on May 7, 2026, remains in effect although most areas are seeing flows recede significantly. View the high flow advisory here: https://wsask.ca/high-flows-to-continue-with-warmer-temperatures-forecasted/.
WSA will continue to update Advisories and provide regular updates on conditions in these areas as they develop.
The Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) program helps implement emergency flood protection measures for communities, rural municipalities, businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals with rural yard sites, country residences, cottages and drinking water wells to prevent damage from imminent risk of flooding.
In addition to EFDRP, the Government of Saskatchewan has support for disaster-related costs through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). Information and criteria can be found on the PDAP website.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) continues to work with communities that are at risk of flooding or currently experiencing flooding conditions.
SPSA is also in communication with or providing resources to additional communities in the province. When a community is experiencing an incident and needing support capacity or requiring resources, the SPSA can provide assistance. SPSA will continue to work alongside the WSA, affected communities and local authorities.
