After a good freeze-thaw mix of weather conditions in February that has lessened concerns about the upcoming spring runoff, it appears southeast Saskatchewan is once again preparing for high levels again this year.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) released its expectations for spring runoff and the level at Nickle Lake and Boundary reservoir is to rise, thanks to snowmelt runoff.

The majority of the province will experience near normal spring runoff with the exception of normal flows in southeast Saskatchewan and areas west of Hudson Bay.

The biggest area of concern, according to the WSA, is in the Rafferty and Alameda reservoirs and near the Manitoba border where the heaviest snowpack is located.

These areas saw above normal snowfall and wetter-than-normal fall moisture, which in turn creates above normal runoff potential.

However, the WSA indicated significant flood damages are not expected unless conditions change drastically leading up to, or during, spring melt.

The WSA also said the recent blizzard storm will not have a major impact on runoff expectations.