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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 29, 2024 at 1:15 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    187.8 616.3
Fidler Lake 229 751.4    229.2 752
Footprint Lake 241 790.8 241.2791.3Water level expected to rise. 243.2 797.8
Northern Indian Lake 234.5 769.4    234.5 769.4
Partridge Breast Lake 241.9 793.7    241.9 793.7
Southern Indian Lake 257.3 844.1 257.3844.3Water level expected to rise. 257.5 844.7
Thompson Seaplane Base 185.7 609.4 185.8609.6Water level expected to rise. 187.9 616.6

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 206.6 677.9 206.6677.9No significant change to water level expected. 207.4 680.6
Keeyask Forebay 158.9 521.2    158.8 521
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.8 184.3604.7Water level expected to fall. 183.6 602.3
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217 712 217.1712.2Water level expected to rise. 217.5 713.5
Norway House 216.9 711.5 216.8711.4Water level expected to fall. 217.3 712.8
Playgreen Lake 216.9 711.5    216.8 711.4
Sipiwiesk Lake 185.1 607.3 185.1607.2Water level expected to fall. 185.5 608.6
Split Lake 166.1 544.9 166544.8Water level expected to fall. 167.4 549.1
Stephens Lake 140.5 461    140.3 460.3

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.

‡ 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 256.1 840.2 256839.9Water level expected to fall. 255.1 837
South Moose Lake 255.9 839.6 255.9839.7Water level expected to rise. 255.8 839.4

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.

Winnipeg River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.2 899.7 274.2899.6Water level expected to fall. 274.6 901.1
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.1 899.4 274.1899.3Water level expected to fall. 274.4 900.3
Nutimik Lake 274.3 899.8 274.2899.7Water level expected to fall. 274.8 901.6
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.4 713.4    218 715.4
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 934.2    285 934.9
Sylvia Lake 274.1 899.3 274.1899.2Water level expected to fall. 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 36 1,274    31 1,092
Grass River 29 1,038    34 1,214
Gunisao River 23 803    29 1,023
Jenpeg (outflow) 856 30,228    1,716 60,587
Kelsey (outflow) 1,332 47,051    2,371 83,736
Kettle (outflow) 1,098 38,772    4,047 142,913
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,065 37,616    2,053 72,488
Missi Falls Control Structure 49 1,748 21750Water level expected to fall. 48 1,680
Notigi Control Structure 423 14,935    859 30,352
Odei River 36 1,257    20 716
Pine Falls (outflow) 620 21,880    1,058 37,348
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 483 17,072    835 29,502

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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