January 2026

The current level of the Lake of the Woods is 322.55 m (1058.2 ft) a 20^th percentile level, below the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level decreased 1.9 cm (0.8 in) and is expected to decrease from 0.5 to 1.5 cm (0.2 to 0.6 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 275 m³/s with no changes scheduled at this time.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.44 m (1166.1 ft), a 15^th percentile level, below the normal range for this time of year. The lake level decreased 10.1 cm (4 in) over the last week and is expected to decrease from 8.5 to 10 cm (3.3 to 4 in) over the next week. Outflow from Lac Seul has been slowly decreasing as the lake level declines, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming weeks. Current river flows and lake drawdown remain within the expected range. Lac Seul authorized outflow has been adjusted to 360 m³/s. No outflow changes are scheduled.

Conditions across the Winnipeg River basin remained stable over the past two weeks. A few systems moved through the region, resulting in additional snow accumulation, particularly on the northern portion of the basin. Forecasts for the upcoming week indicate mainly dry conditions, with scattered precipitation in some areas.

The current level of the Lake of the Woods is 322.57 m (1058.3 ft) a 20^th percentile level, below the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level decreased 2.4 cm (1 in) and is expected to decrease from 1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 275 m³/s with no changes scheduled at this time.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.54 m (1166.5 ft), a 15^th percentile level, below the normal range for this time of year. The lake level decreased 9.8 cm (3.8 in) over the last week and is expected to decrease from 8.5 to 10 cm (3.3 to 4 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 370 m³/s with no changes scheduled at this time.