The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.70 m (1058.7 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 5 cm (2 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2 in) over the next week. Average daily inflow is estimated to be 120 m3/s over the next 7 days.
Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will be reduced from 170 to 160 m3/s on Thursday June 24th and to 150 m3/s on Friday June 25th. The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below the Norman Dam is expected to drop by a total of 4 cm (2 in) over this period. Locations downstream will see the level drop by 1 to 2 cm (1 in). The level at Minaki will not be affected by these flow changes.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.30 m (1165.7 ft), a 10th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 4 cm (2 in) over the past week and is expected to rise by 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2 in) over the next week. Average daily inflow is estimated to be 170 m3/s over the next 7 days.
Lac Seul authorized outflow is 100 m3/s.