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Water levels & flows

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 Wednesday, March 27, 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 187.8 616.1    187.9 616.3
Fidler Lake 229.2 752    229.3 752.3
Footprint Lake 241.3 791.6 241.1790.9Water level expected to fall. 243.3 798.3
Northern Indian Lake 234.5 769.3    234.5 769.4
Partridge Breast Lake 241.9 793.7    241.9 793.7
Southern Indian Lake 257.2 844 257.3844No significant change to water level expected. 257.7 845.5
Thompson Seaplane Base 186 610.1 185.5608.7Water level expected to fall. 188.1 617.1

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 207 679.2 207679.2No significant change to water level expected. 207.4 680.6
Keeyask Forebay 158.8 521    158.9 521.2
Kelsey Forebay 183.8 603.1 183.8603.1No significant change to water level expected. 183.5 602
Lake Winnipeg 217 711.9 217712Water level expected to rise. 217.5 713.5
Norway House 216.6 710.6 216.7710.8Water level expected to rise. 217.1 712.4
Playgreen Lake 215.6 707.4    216.8 711.2
Sipiwiesk Lake 185.2 607.5 185.1607.3Water level expected to fall. 185.9 609.9
Split Lake 166.6 546.5 166.3545.7Water level expected to fall. 167.6 549.8
Stephens Lake 140.2 460.1    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 255.8 839.2 255.4838Water level expected to fall. 254.8 835.9
South Moose Lake 255.8 839.3 255.8839.3No significant change to water level expected. 255.9 839.6

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

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.3 899.9    274.5 900.7
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.2 899.5    274.4 900.2
Nutimik Lake 274.3 900    274.6 901
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.4 713.3    217.8 714.7
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 934.2    284.9 934.6
Sylvia Lake 274.1 899.3    274.3 899.8

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 5 193    7 255
Grass River 23 823    36 1,259
Gunisao River 2 80    5 166
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,419 50,095    1,773 62,611
Kelsey (outflow) 1,616 57,058    2,289 80,825
Kettle (outflow) 2,191 77,361    2,974 105,042
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,555 54,906    2,036 71,903
Missi Falls Control Structure 49 1,746 501,749Water level expected to rise. 49 1,733
Notigi Control Structure 455 16,059    960 33,900
Odei River 5 168    10 358
Pine Falls (outflow) 635 22,432    772 27,263
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 405 14,309    758 26,779

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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