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Issued 2022.03.03

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.54 m (1058.2 ft), a 50th 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 decrease by 3-4 cm (1-2 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 400 m³/s with no changes currently scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 354.77 m (1163.9 ft), a 25th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 6 cm (2 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 5 to 6 cm (2 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is 250 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

Issues 2022.02.23

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.58 m (1058.3 ft), a 45th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level was unchanged over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 350 m³/s.  Outflow is scheduled to be increased to 375 m³/s on Thursday, February 24 and to 400 m³/s on Sunday, February 27. The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below Norman Dam is expected to rise by 6 cm (2 in) following each of these outflow adjustments. Moving downstream from Norman Dam, the river level rise will be smaller with no level change at Minaki expected as a result of the outflow adjustments.

The current level of Lac Seul is 354.84 m (1164.2 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 5 cm (2 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 5 to 6 cm (2 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is 250 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

Issued 2022.02.17

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.58 m (1058.3 ft), a 45th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (1/2 in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 315 m³/s.  Outflow will be gradually increased to 350 m³/s between Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21. The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below Norman Dam will gradually rise by 7 cm (3 in) as a result of these outflow adjustments. Moving downstream from Norman Dam, the river level rise will be smaller with no level change at Minaki expected as a result of the outflow adjustments.

The current level of Lac Seul is 354.87 m (1164.3 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 7 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 6 to 7 cm (3 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is 250 m³/s with no changes scheduled.

Issued 2022.02.10

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 45th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (1/2 in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 265 m³/s.  Outflow will be gradually increased to 315 m³/s between Friday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 15. The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below Norman Dam will gradually rise by 10 cm (4 in) as a result of these outflow adjustments. Moving downstream from Norman Dam, the river level rise will be smaller with no level change at Minaki expected as a result of the outflow adjustments.

The current level of Lac Seul is 354.94 m (1164.4 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 7 to 8 cm (3 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is scheduled to be reduced from 325 m³/s to 300 m³/s on Thursday, February 10 and to 250 m³/s on Tuesday, February 15.

Issued 2022.02.03

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 40th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level was unchanged over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 265 m³/s with no flow changes currently scheduled.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.03 m (1164.8 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m³/s with no flow changes currently scheduled.

Issued 2022.01.25

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.60 m (1058.4 ft), a 40th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level was unchanged over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week.

Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  Outflow will be gradually increased to 265 m³/s between Sunday, January 30 and Thursday, February 3. The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below Norman Dam will gradually rise over this period by 7 cm (3 in). Moving downstream from Norman Dam, the river level rise will be smaller with no level change at Minaki expected as a result of the flow adjustments.

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.15 m (1165.2 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) over the next week.

Lac Seul authorized outflow is scheduled to be reduced from 350 m³/s to 325 m³/s on Wednesday, January 26.

Issued 2022.01.20

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 was unchanged over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.22 m (1165.4 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 9 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

Issued 2022.01.13

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 rose by 1 cm (½ in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.32 m (1165.7 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 9 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 9 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

Issued 2022.01.06

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.59 m (1058.4 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 1 cm (½ in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow is 225 m³/s.  No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.42 m (1166.1 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 11 cm (4 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 9 to 12 cm (4 to 5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled. 

Issued 2021.12.21

The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.56 m (1058.3ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 1 cm (½ in) over the past week and is expected to decrease by 1 to 2 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will increase from 200 to 225 m³/s on Wednesday December 22.  The level of the Winnipeg River immediately below the Norman Dam is expected to increase by approximately 5 cm (2 in) in response.  The level at Minaki will not be affected by this flow change. 

The current level of Lac Seul is 355.66 m (1166.9 ft), a 20th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level fell by 8 cm (3 in) over the past week and is expected to fall by 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 350 m³/s. No flow changes are currently scheduled.