Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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Assiniboine River Southwest of St. Lazare Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Assiniboine River Southwest of St. Lazare in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed upper assiniboine birdtail
- Primary gauge 05ME011 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Assiniboine River Southwest of St. Lazare
Assiniboine River Southwest of St. Lazare - A Vital Conduit in the Upper Assiniboine Watershed.
The Assiniboine River, flowing southwest of St. Lazare in Manitoba, plays a critical role in the local hydrology and ecology. This segment of the river traverses a drainage area of roughly 71,200 square kilometres, acting as a vital waterway within the Upper Assiniboine - Birdtail watershed. It serves not only as a habitat for various species but also a significant resource for the communities and ecosystems aligned with its banks.
The watershed context
This stretch of the Assiniboine River connects to several key peers in its vicinity, including the Assiniboine River near Miniota and the Assiniboine River near Russell. The river is shaped by the seasonal rhythms typical of the prairie region. In spring, the melting snow often leads to floods, marking a crucial period for the river and the surrounding landscape. As summer progresses, the river experiences a natural recession, which is characterized by lower water levels as evaporation and reduced inflow commence.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Assiniboine River provides important insights for local stakeholders — from agricultural producers to residents concerned with water management. Today's recorded measurement is significant as it reflects how the river's current state compares against historical levels on this date. Over the last 14 years, the Water Survey of Canada has provided valuable data from this gauge, helping inform water management practices. This comparison not only highlights variations due to seasonal changes but also aids in understanding long-term trends impacting the region’s ecology and human activity.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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