2026.04.02 Level Forecast and Lac Seul Outflow Reduction
Snow is forecast for the southern portions of the basin over the weekend, followed by colder temperatures early next week. As a result, inflow to the major lakes remains stable. Minor outflow adjustments are being made to maintain stable lake levels until the spring refill period begins.
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.42 m (1057.8 ft), a 40th percentile level, within the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level remained stable over the past week and is expected to remain stable or increase by up to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 200 m3/s, with no changes scheduled at this time.
The current level of Lac Seul is 354.63 m (1163.5 ft), a 20th percentile level, below the normal range for this time of year. The lake level decreased 4.2 cm (1.7 in) over the last week and is expected to remain stable or decrease by up to 2.5 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow was reduced to 175 m3/s on Thursday, April 2nd.
The LWCB Basin Data page will not be updated on Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday, holiday in Canada) or on Monday, April 6th (Easter Monday). Daily data updates will resume on Tuesday, April 7th.