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Nearly all of the electricity we produce is clean, renewable power 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, April 22, 2024 at 5:15 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 187.8 616.2    187.8 616.3
Fidler Lake 229.1 751.5    229.2 752.1
Footprint Lake 241 790.7 241.1791Water level expected to rise. 243.3 798.3
Northern Indian Lake 234.5 769.5    234.5 769.4
Partridge Breast Lake 241.9 793.7    241.9 793.7
Southern Indian Lake 257.3 844 257.2843.9Water level expected to fall. 257.5 844.8
Thompson Seaplane Base 185.9 610 185.4608.4Water level expected to fall. 188.1 617.2

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.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 206.7 678.1 206.7678Water level expected to fall. 207.4 680.5
Keeyask Forebay 158.5 520    158.9 521.2
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.5 184.4604.9Water level expected to rise. 183.5 601.9
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217 712 217712.1Water level expected to rise. 217.5 713.4
Norway House 216.8 711.3 216.8711.1Water level expected to fall. 217.1 712.4
Playgreen Lake 216.6 710.7    216.7 710.9
Sipiwiesk Lake 185.1 607.4 185606.9Water level expected to fall. 185.6 609.1
Split Lake 166.1 544.9 165.9544.3Water level expected to fall. 167.3 548.9
Stephens Lake 140.4 460.7    140 459.4

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 256 839.9 255.9839.5Water level expected to fall. 255 836.5
South Moose Lake 255.9 839.6 255.8839.4Water level expected to fall. 255.8 839.3

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 274.3 899.8    274.5 900.6
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.2 899.6    274.3 900
Nutimik Lake 274.3 899.8    274.6 900.9
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.3 712.8    218 715.3
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 934.2    284.9 934.7
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.5    274.2 899.6

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.

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 15 517    12 419
Grass River 27 947    34 1,187
Gunisao River 16 573    31 1,091
Jenpeg (outflow) 855 30,195    1,784 63,015
Kelsey (outflow) 1,270 44,858    2,309 81,558
Kettle (outflow) 1,701 60,058    2,589 91,420
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,047 36,959    2,065 72,933
Missi Falls Control Structure 50 1,752 21750Water level expected to fall. 48 1,696
Notigi Control Structure 423 14,933    874 30,869
Odei River 22 774    14 505
Pine Falls (outflow) 539 19,051    916 32,363
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 430 15,168    711 25,124

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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