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February 2023

2023.02.23 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.43 m (1057.8 ft), a 20th 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 decline by 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will decrease to 350 m3/s today and is scheduled to decrease to 325 m3/s on Saturday, February 25 and again to 300 m3/s on Monday, February 27.

As a result, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 5 cm (2 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 2 cm (1 in) at the Dalles with each of these outflow changes. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.14 m (1165.2 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8.5 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 8 to 9 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 310 m3/s with no scheduled changes.

2023.02.16 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.46 m (1057.9 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3.5 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 375 m3/s and is scheduled to decrease to 350 m3/s on Thursday, February 23.

As a result of this flow change, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 6 cm (2 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 3 cm (1 in) at the Dalles. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.23 m (1165.4 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8.5 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized is 310 m3/s with no scheduled changes.

2023.02.09 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.50 m (1058.0 ft), a 25th 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 decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow decreased to 400 m3/s on Thursday, February 9.

As a result of this flow change, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 7 cm (3 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 4 cm (2 in) at the Dalles. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.31 m (1165.7 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 8 to 9 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized is 310 m3/s with no scheduled changes.

2023.02.02 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.53 m (1058.2 ft), a 30th 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 decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is scheduled to decrease to 400 m3/s on Thursday, February 9.

As a result of this flow change, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 7 cm (3 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 4 cm (2 in) at the Dalles. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.40 m (1166.0 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 7 to 8 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow was reduced to 310 m3/s on Thursday, February 2.