Nordenskiold River Breakup

Nordenskiold River Breakup 

Type of advisory: Ice Advisory 

Status of advisory: Ended 

Date and time of advisory : 5/6/26, 1:45 PM  

Current conditions 

The majority of the ice in the Nordenskiold has now cleared and water levels are currently near bankful due to recent warm weather and resultant rapid snowmelt. Some ice may still be causing backwater and elevating levels further.

Weather forecast

In Carmacks, temperatures are forecast to be close to seasonal for the next few days; highs in the low to mid-teens and lows just above freezing overnight. A chance of showers today and sunny tomorrow.

Water level forecast

With the cooler weather, the rate of rise is expected to moderate today but still increase and may exceed bankful overnight. Low lying areas may already be inundated. The amount of potential rise today in uncertain but it expected to be less than yesterday due to the lower overnight temperatures which has allowed levels to stabilize this morning.

Flood and travel advice

Stay clear of the fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the high-streamflow period. Flood-prone property owners should have a flood plan in place in the event of a flood. See www.PreparedYukon.ca for more information about preparing for floods. We will continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as conditions change. 

For flood response, contact the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization at 867-667-5220 or emo.yukon@yukon.ca. In an emergency, phone 9-1-1. 

To share ice and water level observations, contact Water Science and Stewardship at waterlevels@yukon.ca.

Last edited by ENV.WR.Viewer on 5/6/2026, 1:42 PM.