Early Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2026-03-06 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee monitors the Ottawa River basin closely in preparation for the spring freshet. Overall, this winter has been characterized by temperatures close to seasonal values, although slightly colder than normal, and precipitation near average throughout most of the watershed. Water levels and flows have remained below average along the main stem of the Ottawa River due to low flow conditions that prevailed last year from mid-summer to late autumn. This Early Spring Conditions Overview is a summary of current conditions in the Ottawa River basin prior to the onset of the freshet.
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