October 2026

The Winnipeg River basin received widespread rainfall this past week, with amounts of up to 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in) between Lake of the Woods and Rainy Lake. This rainfall has helped sustain lake inflows and water levels, although underlying dry conditions are expected to return next week.

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.72 m (1058.8 ft), a 20^th percentile level, below 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 remain stable over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 150 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 356.37 m (1169.2 ft), a 45^th percentile level, within the normal range for this time of year. The lake level changed little over the last week and is expected to remain stable over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 200 m³/s with no changes scheduled.