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Level of Shuswap Lake drops a smidgeon but peak still in question

Tuesday91裸聊视频檚 forecast thunderstorm, rapid snow melt could affect levels
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A view of Captain91裸聊视频檚 Cove on Shuswap Lake shows the high lake levels as of Monday morning, June 27. The lake dropped just a smidgeon in the previous 24 hours - 0.002 metres or 0.07 inches. (Jan Thingsted/Columbia Shuswap Regional District)

Shuswap Lake appears to be heading in the right direction for those trying to protect properties from flooding.

The lake went down, although just an iota, in the previous 24 hours. The Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) reports the lake level was 348.944 metres as of 7 a.m. on Monday, June 27.

That91裸聊视频檚 0.002 m or 0.07 inches lower than the level of 348.946 m on Sunday, June 26.

SEP has not said yet whether the lake level is considered peaking, which it predicted could happen on the June 25 weekend or early this week.

SEP91裸聊视频橲 public information officer, Tracy Hughes, said hot weather could rapidly bring down more snow from higher elevations which could increase the lake level.

91裸聊视频淎lso, there are thunderstorms in the forecast for tomorrow (Tuesday, June 28). It is difficult to predict where they will hit exactly but additional precipitation could also increase the lake levels,91裸聊视频 she said.

The Emergency Operations Centre remains open to assist with flood preparations in the Shuswap.

SEP has also requested that, despite the perfect boating weather on Shuswap Lake, boaters slow down and be respectful of the high water threatening lakeshore properties.

91裸聊视频淵our boat wake could cause major damage to flood-prone homes or businesses and contribute to erosion at local beaches. Please be considerate and travel slowly to reduce the impact of your wake, especially near shorelines,91裸聊视频 posted SEP.

Over in Enderby, the Shuswap River Ambassadors posted on their Facebook page that levels of the Shuswap River have decreased 10 inches since Friday, June 24, according to the measuring stick on the River Walk.

They, too, ask that boaters respect the property of residents living on the river and refrain from boat wakes while the water level is high. Unnecessary waves can cause water to go over barricaded areas creating problems for people living riverside.

The Shuswap River Ambassadors also pointed out the Shuswap River is not currently safe to be on with kayaks, tubes, etc and people should use extreme caution when near the river banks

91裸聊视频淭here is fast-moving murky water conditions with an increased amount of debris along with sweepers and log jams. Water temperatures are cold with unpredictable hazards,91裸聊视频 they report.

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Martha Wickett

About the Author: Martha Wickett

came to Salmon Arm in May of 2004 to work at the Observer. I was looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, where I had spent more than a decade working in community newspapers.
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