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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 Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

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 229.7 753.5    229.6 753.2
Footprint Lake 242.4 795.2 242.5795.6Water level expected to rise. 242.2 794.5
Northern Indian Lake 234.7 770.2    234.7 770.1
Partridge Breast Lake 242.2 794.6    242.1 794.2
Southern Indian Lake 257.6 845.2 257.5845Water level expected to fall. 257.8 845.9
Thompson Seaplane Base 187 613.4 187613.6Water level expected to rise. 186.7 612.5

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.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.3 680 207.4680.4Water level expected to rise. 207.6 681.2
Keeyask Forebay 158.7 520.7    158.8 520.9
Kelsey Forebay 184.4 604.9 184.3604.8Water level expected to fall. 184.3 604.6
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217 712.1 217712.1No significant change to water level expected. 217.2 712.6
Norway House 216.7 710.8 216.6710.8No significant change to water level expected. 216.7 711.1
Playgreen Lake 216.2 709.4    216 708.7
Sipiwesk Lake 185.7 609.1 185.7609.2Water level expected to rise. 186.3 611.2
Split Lake 167 548 167.1548.3Water level expected to rise. 167.7 550.1
Stephens Lake 140.9 462.3    140.6 461.2

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 256.1 840.4 256.1840.3Water level expected to fall. 256.2 840.5
South Moose Lake 256.2 840.6 256.2840.4Water 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 274.4 900.4    274.5 900.7
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.3 899.9    274.4 900.1
Nutimik Lake 274.5 900.7    274.6 901.1
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.5 713.5    217.7 714.3
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.8 934.5    284.9 934.9
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.5    274.2 899.8

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 9 327    7 263
Grass River 29 1,018    32 1,132
Gunisao River 4 130    9 320
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,697 59,939    2,237 79,014
Kelsey (outflow) 1,734 61,238    2,462 86,955
Kettle (outflow) 2,276 80,371    2,947 104,073
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,841 65,002    2,414 85,249
Missi Falls Control Structure 92 3,243 923,250Water level expected to rise. 90 3,186
Notigi Control Structure 704 24,844    709 25,034
Odei River 9 320    10 342
Pine Falls (outflow) 780 27,528    872 30,801
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 549 19,373    570 20,121

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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