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2023.02.23 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.43 m (1057.8 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will decrease to 350 m3/s today and is scheduled to decrease to 325 m3/s on Saturday, February 25 and again to 300 m3/s on Monday, February 27.

As a result, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 5 cm (2 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 2 cm (1 in) at the Dalles with each of these outflow changes. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.14 m (1165.2 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8.5 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 8 to 9 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 310 m3/s with no scheduled changes.

2023.02.16 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.46 m (1057.9 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3.5 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 375 m3/s and is scheduled to decrease to 350 m3/s on Thursday, February 23.

As a result of this flow change, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 6 cm (2 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 3 cm (1 in) at the Dalles. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.23 m (1165.4 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8.5 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized is 310 m3/s with no scheduled changes.

2023.02.09 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.50 m (1058.0 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow decreased to 400 m3/s on Thursday, February 9.

As a result of this flow change, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 7 cm (3 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 4 cm (2 in) at the Dalles. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.31 m (1165.7 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 8 to 9 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized is 310 m3/s with no scheduled changes.

2023.02.02 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.53 m (1058.2 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is scheduled to decrease to 400 m3/s on Thursday, February 9.

As a result of this flow change, levels along the Winnipeg River will decrease by 7 cm (3 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and 4 cm (2 in) at the Dalles. The river level at Minaki will not be affected.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.40 m (1166.0 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 7 to 8 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow was reduced to 310 m3/s on Thursday, February 2.

2023.01.26 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.56 m (1058.3 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 430 m3/s with no changes scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.48 m (1166.3 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8.5 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 7 to 8 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.

2023.01.19 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 35th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 2.8 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by up to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is scheduled to decrease to 430 m3/s on Tuesday, January 24.

This outflow decreases will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to drop by 13 cm (5 in) downstream of the Norman Dam, 6 cm (2 in) at the Dalles and will cause no level changes at Minaki.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.57 m (1166.5 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 7 to 8 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.

2023.01.12 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.62 m (1058.5 ft), a 35th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1.5 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by up to 4 cm (1.5 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow was increased to 480 m3/s yesterday and there are no further changes scheduled this week.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.65 m (1167.0 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 8 m (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 7 to 9 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.

2023.01.05 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.64 m (1058.5 ft), a 40th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by up to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will increase to 450 m3/s on Friday, January 6.

This outflow increases will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to rise by 6 cm (2 in) downstream of the Norman Dam, 3 cm (1 in) at the Dalles and will cause no level changes at Minaki.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.72 m (1167.1 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 7 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by approximately 7 cm (3 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.

2022.12.22 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.67 m (1058.6 ft), a 40th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level remained stable over the past week and is expected to decline by up to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will increase to 425 m3/s on Friday, December 23.

This outflow increases will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to rise by 6 cm (2 in) downstream of the Norman Dam, 3 cm (1 in) at the Dalles and will cause no level changes at Minaki.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.86 m (1167.5 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 5 cm (2 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled.

2022.12.15 Level Forecast

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.67 m (1058.6 ft), a 35th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by up to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods outflow will increase to 375 m3/s on Thursday, December 15 and again to 400 m3/s on Monday, December 19.

Each of these outflow increases will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to rise by 6 cm (2 in) downstream of the Norman Dam, 3 cm (1 in) at the Dalles and will cause no level changes at Minaki.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.91 m (1167.7 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 2 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 6 to 8 cm (3 to 4 in) over the next week. Following operational constraints at the dam, Lac Seul outflow is expected to return to the authorized 300 m3/s on December 15, and increase to 325 m3/s on Monday, December 19.