The Winnipeg River basin received moderate amounts of precipitation over the past week with up to 15 cm of snow across the North of the basin and up to 10 cm in the South of the basin. There is minimal precipitation in the forecast with less than 5 cm of snow across the basin.
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.63 m (1058.49 ft), a 30th percentile level within the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level declined 1 cm (<0.5 ft) over the last week and is expected to decrease 1 to 2 cm ( <0.5 to 1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 300 m3/s with no changes scheduled.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.78 m (1167.26 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level decreased 5 cm (2 in) over the last and is expected to decrease by 6 cm to 7 cm (2.5 to 3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m3/s with a scheduled increase to 385 m3/s Thursday December 19th.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board and Secretariat wish everyone the best this Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Between Christmas and New Years Day the LWCB website will not be updated. The Noticeboard Update will resume on January 9th.