River flows have been steadily increasing over the past few days, an unseasonably warm weather forecasts won’t slow them down.
According to the BC River Forecast Centre, the hot weather could accelerate an already problematic snowmelt and increasing flood risks.
A high streamflow advisory remains in place for the Bulkley River and its tributaries near Terrace, Smithers, Telkwa, Kispiox, and the Hazeltons.
All rivers and tributaries in the Peace near Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and through the Pine Pass are also under a similar advisory.
High streamflow advisories are also covering the Fraser and Upper Fraser Rivers and their tributaries between Quesnel and Prince George.
That advisory also covers the Nazko, West Road, Cottonwood and San Jose Rivers, and Baker Creek west of Quesnel and Williams Lake.
A flood watch is also being maintained for the Quesnel and Little Swift Rivers east of Quesnel.
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