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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Elbow River below Glenmore Dam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Elbow River below Glenmore Dam in Ontario, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Ontario, AB, Canada
- Watershed elbow
- Primary gauge 05BJ001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Elbow River below Glenmore Dam
Elbow River - a vital waterway shaped by mountain runoff.
The Elbow River, flowing below the Glenmore Dam in Alberta, serves as an essential corridor for both wildlife and human activity. With a drainage area of approximately 1,240 square kilometres, this stretch of river collects water from its surrounding landscape, making it vital for local ecosystems and communities alike.
The watershed context
The Elbow River watershed is a product of the interplay between foothills and prairie landscapes. Late spring typically sees significant runoff from mountain snowmelt, which drives the river's peaks during warmer months. As summer progresses, convective storms can lead to swift rises in water levels, underscoring the dynamic nature of this hydrological environment. Nearby, the Elbow River at Sarcee Bridge serves as a reference point for understanding the flow dynamics and trends within this watershed.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Elbow River below Glenmore Dam is crucial for various stakeholders, including environmental agencies and local communities. The direct measurement of river discharge at this station provides insights into the river's flow and overall health, informing flood risk management and ecological assessments. Today’s reading, assessed by the Water Survey of Canada, will reflect current conditions against the median for this date over the past 13 years, allowing for a nuanced understanding of river behaviour that exceeds simple elevation readings. This comparative analysis fosters informed decision-making, critical for sustaining the Elbow River's role in the regional hydrology.
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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