The current level of Lake of the Woods is 323.05 m (1059.9 ft), a 55th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level decreased by 1.5 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 4 to 6 cm (1.5 to 2 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods outflow will decrease gradually over the next few weeks in response to declining inflows. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is scheduled to decrease to:
- 750 m3/s on Friday, June 15
- 725 m3/s on Tuesday, June 20
- 700 m3/s on Friday, June 23
With each of these outflow reductions, the level of the Winnipeg River is expected to decrease. River levels will drop with each outflow reduction by approximately:
- 7 cm (2.5 in) below the Norman Dam
- 5 cm (2 in) above the Dalles
- 2 to 6 cm (0.5 to 2 in) at Minaki
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.77 m (1167.2 ft), a 35th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level increased by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to increase by approximately 4 to 6 cm (1.5 to 2 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 100 m3/s with no changes scheduled.