Although the Winnipeg River Basin has received some significant precipitation early last week rainfall amounts have decreased. With temperatures dropping we’ve also seen precipitation start to fall as snow.
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.68 m (1058.66 ft), a 30th percentile level within the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level remained stable over the last week and is expected to decrease 1 to 3 cm (<0.5 to 1 in). Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 300 m3/s. With temperatures dropping and outflow reductions from upstream Rainy Lake, we have seen inflows to Lake of the Woods begin to decrease. As such, no outflow increases are planned for Lake of the Woods.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.93 m (1167.7 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level decreased 5 cm (2 in) and is expected to decrease by 5 cm to 6 cm (2 to 2.5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m3/s with no changes scheduled.