The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory and Flood Watch for tributaries in Prince George and Mackenzie.
This warning is also in effect for areas around Bear Lake, Aleza Lake, Giscome, the Cottonwood River, Chilako River, Salmon River, Willow River, Pack River and surrounding areas.
According to the Centre, a combination of warmer overnight temperatures and rainfall through areas around Prince George, Mackenzie, Quesnel and Williams have led to increased snowmelt rates and increasing lows over the past day.
This comes as additional precipitation is expected for the rest of the day (Thursday) into tomorrow.
Rivers through the region are expected to see rises on Thursday and into Friday and may continue into the weekend with ongoing snowmelt.
Meanwhile, the advisory is also issued for the Quesnel and Williams Lake areas.
The public is advised to stay clear of the fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the high-streamflow period.
The Centre issues a Flood Warning when river levels exceed bankfull or will imminently exceed bankfull, impacting flooding of areas adjacent to the affected rivers.
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