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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, December 15, 2025 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 188.2 617.3    188.1 617.1
Fidler Lake 230 754.5    230.1 755
Footprint Lake 241.6 792.6 242794.1Water level expected to rise. 241.6 792.5
Northern Indian Lake 234.8 770.4    234.8 770.4
Partridge Breast Lake 242.1 794.3    242.1 794.3
Southern Indian Lake 257.8 846 257.7845.5Water level expected to fall. 258 846.5
Thompson Seaplane Base 186.6 612.3 186.9613.3Water level expected to rise. 186.5 611.8

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.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.2 679.9 207.3680.1Water level expected to rise. 207.7 681.4
Keeyask Forebay 158.8 521.1    158.6 520.5
Kelsey Forebay 184.3 604.8 184.3604.8No significant change to water level expected. 184.3 604.6
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.1 712.2 217712.1Water level expected to fall. 217.3 712.8
Norway House 216.7 711 216.7710.9Water level expected to fall. 216.8 711.4
Playgreen Lake 216.4 710    216.3 709.8
Sipiwesk Lake 185.6 609 185.6609.1Water level expected to rise. 186.1 610.7
Split Lake 166.8 547.2 166.9547.6Water level expected to rise. 167 548
Stephens Lake 140.3 460.4    140.4 460.7

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 256.1 840.4 256.2840.5Water level expected to rise. 256.3 840.8
South Moose Lake 256.2 840.7 256.2840.6Water 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 274.4 900.2    274.5 900.5
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.3 899.8    274.3 900
Nutimik Lake 274.4 900.4    274.6 900.8
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.4 713.2    217.7 714.1
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 934.2    284.9 934.7
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.5    274.2 899.7

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 10 367    8 283
Grass River 29 1,031    35 1,231
Gunisao River 4 127    11 390
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,766 62,362    2,390 84,408
Kelsey (outflow) 1,757 62,030    2,244 79,257
Kettle (outflow) 2,383 84,147    2,733 96,517
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,924 67,958    2,600 91,811
Missi Falls Control Structure 94 3,311 923,250Water level expected to fall. 92 3,233
Notigi Control Structure 707 24,965    670 23,678
Odei River 16 571    15 533
Pine Falls (outflow) 622 21,954    804 28,407
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 523 18,459    529 18,680

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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