Conditions across the Winnipeg River drainage basin remain dry, with some rainfall forecasted in the next week and more in the northern portion of the basin around Lac Seul. Water levels and flows throughout the basin all remain below normal.
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.72 m (1058.8 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level dropped by 3 cm (1 in) this past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 4 cm (1 to 1.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 150 m3/s with no changes scheduled.
The current level of Lac Seul is 356.09 m (1168.3 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level increased by 1 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to remain relatively stable over the next week, increasing or decreasing by 2 cm (1 in). Lac Seul authorized outflow is 100 m3/s with no changes scheduled.