2023.10.27 Level Forecast and Outflow Increases
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.68 m (1058.6 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level changed little over the past week and is expected to remain stable over the next week as well. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will increase to 200 m3/s on Tuesday, October 31.
This flow increase will cause levels on the Winnipeg River to rise by approximately 8 cm (2 in) downstream of the Norman Dam, 2 cm (1 in) at the Dalles and will cause very little level change at Minaki.
The current level of Lac Seul is 356.13 m (1168.4 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level changed little over the past week and is expected to decrease by up to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow will increase to 150 m3/s on Tuesday, October 31.