A precipitation system will cross the Winnipeg River basin tomorrow and Saturday, bringing additional snowfall to the northern portions around Lac Seul and Lake St. Joseph, and mixed precipitation further south around Lake of the Woods.
The current level of the Lake of the Woods is 322.41 m (1057.8 ft), a 30th 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 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 354.71 m (1163.7 ft), a 20th percentile level, below the normal range for this time of year. The lake level decreased 7 cm (2.8 in) over the last week and is expected to decrease by up to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 215 m3/s, with no changes scheduled at this time.