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Nearly all of the electricity we produce is generated at 16 hydroelectric generating stations around the province of Manitoba. As part of our water management, water level and flow measurements are taken throughout waterways contributing to the hydroelectric system. These level readings are from hydrometric gauging stations managed by Manitoba Hydro and Water Survey of Canada.

The 7-day forecasts are estimates and subject to change. 7-day forecasts at specific sites are not posted as they are either weather dependent or unavailable. Northern forecasts are broadcast on local radio stations at the beginning of every month.

This information shows the average water levels and flows each day. It’s measured automatically and may be adjusted to be more accurate after it has been reviewed. It was last updated on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Churchill River and Churchill River Diversion

Actual and forecasted water levels for Churchill River and Churchill River Diversion.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Billard Lake 188.1 617.1    188 616.7
Fidler Lake 229.7 753.6    229.6 753.1
Footprint Lake 242.4 795.3 242.4795.3No significant change to water level expected. 242.2 794.6
Northern Indian Lake 234.7 770.1    234.7 770
Partridge Breast Lake 242.1 794.3    242.1 794.2
Southern Indian Lake 257.6 845 257.5844.7Water level expected to fall. 257.8 845.6
Thompson Seaplane Base 187 613.5 186.8613Water level expected to fall. 186.7 612.6

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.2 679.9 207.3680Water level expected to rise. 207.6 681.1
Keeyask Forebay 158.8 520.9    158.7 520.6
Kelsey Forebay 184.2 604.2 183.9603.4Water level expected to fall. 184.1 604
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.1 712.1 217.1712.2Water level expected to rise. 217.2 712.6
Norway House 216.7 710.8 216.6710.6Water level expected to fall. 216.7 711.1
Playgreen Lake 216.2 709.2    216 708.6
Sipiwesk Lake 185.6 609 185.6608.9Water level expected to fall. 186.1 610.7
Split Lake 167.3 548.9 167.3549Water level expected to rise. 167.7 550.2
Stephens Lake 140.8 462.1    140.1 459.5

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

‡ Weather conditions, such as wind and barometric pressure, can cause levels to be different from location to location on Lake Winnipeg.

Saskatchewan River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Saskatchewan River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cedar Lake 255.9 839.7 255.8839.2Water level expected to fall. 255.9 839.6
South Moose Lake 256.2 840.5 256.2840.4Water level expected to fall. 256.3 840.9

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Winnipeg River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.4 900.3    274.6 900.8
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.3 899.9    274.4 900.2
Nutimik Lake 274.5 900.5    274.7 901.2
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.5 713.6    217.7 714.4
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.8 934.5    284.9 934.8
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.6    274.3 899.9

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Winnipeg River 7-day forecasts are published during the open-water season only.

Water flows

Actual and forecasted water flows.
Name Current flow7-day forecast This day last year
Burntwood River at Leaf Rapids 9 307    8 268
Grass River 30 1,053    31 1,085
Gunisao River 4 125    8 279
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,697 59,921    2,095 73,971
Kelsey (outflow) 1,863 65,784    2,434 85,966
Kettle (outflow) 3,412 120,480    3,684 130,105
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,841 65,003    2,273 80,271
Missi Falls Control Structure 92 3,235 802,821Water level expected to fall. 89 3,158
Notigi Control Structure 705 24,896    708 24,993
Odei River 10 339    9 304
Pine Falls (outflow) 747 26,389    828 29,254
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 554 19,549    584 20,636

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Notifications and forecasts

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