In response to the declining inflows to Lake of the Woods and Lac Seul, outflow reductions at both lakes are scheduled this week.
The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.85 m (1059.2 ft), a 60th percentile level, within the normal range for this time of year. The average lake level increased by 4.5 cm (1.8 in) over the past week and is expected to increase by 3 to 6 cm (1 to 2 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will be reduced to 500 m3/s on Friday, June 5th.
This outflow reduction will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to decrease by approximately 13 cm (5 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 8 cm (3 in) above the Dalles. The level at Minaki will not be affected by this flow change.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.72 m (1167.0 ft), a 55th percentile level, within the normal range for this time of year. The lake level increased by 12.5 cm (5 in) over the last week and is expected to increase by 12 to 16 cm (5 to 6 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow will be reduced to 370 m3/s on Wednesday, June 3rd.
Join Us at the Matiowski Farmers Market!
Come visit the Lake of the Woods Control Board (LWCB) at the Matiowski Farmers Market in Kenora on June 10th!
We’ll be set up at the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by to meet Board members and Secretariat engineers, ask your questions, and learn more about water regulation across the basin.
We look forward to seeing you there!