Stay away from ponds and streams

Feb 05, 2008 09:24 AM
Warm temperatures and rain have prompted high water warnings from the region's two conservation aurthorities.

Showers are expected to continue off and on until Wednesday. While flooding is not anticipated, the mix of rising temperatures, rain and melting snow means increased flows and water levels in rivers, streams and ponds creating unsafe conditions, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority says.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has issued a similar warning.

Ice covered ponds and streams should be considered dangerous and are to be avoided.

The warning remains in effect until Thursday when temperatures are expected to plummet.