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January 2022

Issued 2022.01.25

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 40th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level was unchanged over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  Outflow will be gradually increased to 265 m³/s between Sunday, January 30 and Thursday, February 3. The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below Norman Dam will gradually rise over this period by 7 cm (3 in). Moving downstream from Norman Dam, the river level rise will be smaller with no level change at Minaki expected as a result of the flow adjustments.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.15 m (1165.2 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is scheduled to be reduced from 350 m³/s to 325 m³/s on Wednesday, January 26.

Issued 2022.01.20

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 35th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level was unchanged over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.22 m (1165.4 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 9 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

Issued 2022.01.13

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 35th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 1 cm (½ in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.32 m (1165.7 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 9 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

Issued 2022.01.06

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.59 m (1058.4 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 1 cm (½ in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.42 m (1166.1 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 11 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 9 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled.