The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.68 m (1058.7 ft), a 40th 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 constant over the next few days. Lake of the Woods outflow will increase to 325 m3/s on Friday, December 9 and again to 350 m3/s on Monday, December 12.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.93 m (1167.7 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 6 cm (2 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next few days. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 300 m3/s with no changes scheduled.
Due to uncertainty in the meteorological forecast, lake level forecasts will be updated on Tuesday, December 13 to more accurately provide expected drawdown into next week.