Snow is essentially water in a frozen, crystellized state. So when that water decides to return to it's liquified form, it will run. If there's a lot of it, it will not go where it's supposed to.

That said, communities around the southeast are preparing for a possible wet spring after all the snowfall received so far this winter. Depending on where their town is situated, some aren't too concerned. However, a few places are quite worried because of where they are positioned.

Kaylah Turner, Mayor of North Portal, revealed one major issue that gives them headaches come melting time.

"North Portal was basically built on a slough. So we don't have the greatest ground to hold this amount of water."

She adds that their fingers are crossed that the region will see a slow melt.

Farther north, Jim Boettcher is the Mayor of Alida, and although they do receive flooding, it's nowhere near to the extent as some communities. He says they are situated on relatively higher ground.

"There's also a creek that runs through town, two miles west of that there's another one, and there are even more to the east. So there's lots of ways for water to flow around us."

Elsewhere, Carlyle is proactively planning for the spring. Town Foreman Peter Robertson shared one of the ways they will be preparing.

"Middle to end of Feburary we will start cleaning water runs and stuff like that. We are also trying to haul snow off of the boulevards."

Oxbow is another member of the southeast that is gazing ahead. Community Development Officer Tami Scott says snow removal plays a large part in their preparation. 

"We're taking a look at where we have a significant amount of snow stored. As the winter goes on, we'll make sure that that snow is removed to prevent any flooding in the main part of town."

Meanwhile, the Town of Kipling is confident that they will make it through. Chief Administrative Officer Gail Dakue says they're just hoping that things will take their time melting.

"We have a lot of snow, however, we are much more prepared now than we previously have been."

One of the hardest hit during the floods in recent years, Lampman is rolling up their sleeves to prevent another disaster. Town Administrator Greg Wallin notes that keeping the drainage system unclogged is a priority when it comes to prevention.

"The first steps that we'll have to make is to use loaders and backhoes to clean out all the culverts, and steam them if need be, so they're ready to run."

Wallin adds that they also purchased a new snowblower, and it is a great asset in keeping the roads clear of snow.