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Update: PG area downgraded to High Streamflow Advisory

Updated:

The BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded the Upper Fraser areas to the East of Prince George to a High Streamflow Advisory.

The Middle Fraser including the Cariboo Mountains and tributaries east of Quesnel and surrounding areas remain under a flood watch.

Original Story:

The BC River Forecast says a flood watch is in place for the Upper Fraser River and tributaries upstream of Prince George.

This includes the McGregor River, Willow River, Bowron River, and surrounding tributaries.

In addition, the Middle Fraser includes the Cariboo Mountains and areas east of Quesnel along with plateau areas west of Quesnel, Williams Lake and Lhoosk’uz Dene (including Baker Creek, Cottonwood River, San Jose River, and surrounding areas) are also included.

A flood watch has also been maintained for the Nazko River and West River Road.

Lastly, the River Forecast Centre is maintaining a High Streamflow Advisory for the Upper Fraser watershed including plateau areas around Prince George (including Chilako River, Chuchinka River, Salmon River, and surrounding areas).

A link can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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