Conditions in the South of the basin are forecast to remain dry over the next week. This will lead to decreasing levels on Lake of the Woods without further outflow reductions.
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.79 m (1059 ft), a 35th percentile level, in the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level decreased 3 cm (1 in) over the last week and is expected to remain stable or decrease by 1 cm (less than 0.5 in). To reduce the rate of level decline, two outflow reductions are planned for next week:
- 275 m3/s Tuesday October 1st
- 250 m3/s Thursday October 3rd
These outflow changes will cause levels along the Winnipeg River to decrease as follows:
- 5 cm (2 in) below the Norman Dam
- 2 cm (1 in) below the Dalles
- The water level at Minaki will not be impacted by this outflow reduction.
The current level of Lac Seul is 356.36 m (1169.16 ft), a 45th percentile level, within the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level increased by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decrease 1 to 3 cm (less than 0.5 in to 1 in). Lac Seul authorized outflow is 300 m3/s. An increase to 350 m3/s is scheduled for Monday September 30th.
The LWCB Basin Data page will not be updated on Monday, September 30th (Truth and Reconciliation Day, Canada). Daily data updates and publication will resume on Tuesday, October 1st.