November 2022

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.71 m (1058.8 ft), a 40^th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1.5 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to remain stable over the next week. Lake of the Woods outflow is 300 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 356.04 m (1168.1 ft), a 30^th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 2 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 6 cm (1 to 2 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow was increased to 300 m³/s on Friday, November 25.

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.73 m (1058.8 ft), a 40^th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (less than 0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 1 cm (less than 0.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods outflow is 300 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 356.07 m (1168.2 ft), a 25^th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 2 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 1 to 3 cm (up to 1 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is scheduled to increase to 300 m³/s on Monday, November 21.

2022.11.22 Update: Due to operational issues, the Lac Seul outflow change scheduled for Monday, November 21 has not yet been completed. Another update will be published once the flow change has occurred.

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.74 m (1058.9 ft), a 40^th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to remain stable or decline by up to 2 cm (0.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods outflow is 350 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 356.08 m (1168.2 ft), a 25^th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 2 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to remain stable or increase by up to 2 cm (0.5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 200 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.77 m (1059.0 ft), a 40^th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 2 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to remain stable or increase by up to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods outflow is scheduled to decrease to 350 m³/s on Thursday, November 3.

The current level of Lac Seul is 356.10 m (1168.3 ft), a 25^th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to remain stable or increase by up to 5 cm (2 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is scheduled to decrease to 200 m³/s on Friday, November 4.

On October 26, the LWCB held its fall Regulation Meeting in Kenora and adopted its Regulation Strategy for the winter. Representatives from First Nations, Specific Interest Groups and Resource Agencies attended the meeting and provided feedback on the proposed strategy. In light of damages caused by the flooding this past year, the adopted strategy targets lower spring levels on Lake of the Woods to assist with repairs.