The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.53 m (1058.2 ft), a 10th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level changed little over the past week and is expected to rise by 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) over the next week.
Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 120 m3/s. No changes to outflow are currently scheduled.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.52 m (1166.4 ft), a 5th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to rise by 4 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) over the next week.
Lac Seul authorized outflow is 60 m3/s. No changes to outflow are currently scheduled.
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Manitoba Hydro has provided the following weekly forecast for lake levels along the Winnipeg River in the Whiteshell. For questions related to water levels in this area, please contact Manitoba Hydro.
* Note: average is based on limited historic data.
The Winnipeg River receives most of its water from Ontario’s Lake of the Woods and Lac Seul, these flows are regulated by the LWCB. Manitoba Hydro models the expected rise and fall for lakes on the Winnipeg River downstream of Slave Falls Generating Station based on flows set by the LWCB, unregulated tributaries, and expected precipitation.
Please note:
- Operations of Caribou Falls Generating Station in Ontario and local precipitation may cause daily fluctuations in levels.
- Manitoba Hydro’s generating stations on the Winnipeg River pass on all the water received from upstream – generally referred to as “run of river”.
- This weekly forecast will be provided during the open water season.