The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.58 m (1058.3 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 1 cm (0.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.
Due to maintenance at the Kenora Powerhouse, small flow changes are expected on January 24 and 25. This will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to temporarily increase by approximately 4 cm (2 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.25 m (1165.5 ft), a 10th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 10 cm (3.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 9 to 10 cm (3.5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.