Flood risk 'above average' for much of Yukon, with lots of snow yet to melt

Flood risk 'above average' for much of Yukon, with lots of snow yet to melt

Yukon emergency officials say they're preparing for potential flooding in some areas this spring, after a very snowy winter.

Yukon warns of possible spring floods amid higher-than-normal snowpack

WHITEHORSE - The snowpack that is classified as "above normal to well above normal" across much of Yukon has officials preparing for possible flooding, but a lot will depend on how the territory warms up over the coming weeks.