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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Fraser River at Laidlaw Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Fraser River at Laidlaw in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser nahatlatch
- Primary gauge 08MF072 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Fraser River at Laidlaw
Fraser River - A robust river flowing through British Columbia.
The Fraser River at Laidlaw is an essential part of the region's hydrology, cutting through the stunning landscapes of British Columbia. This river is a vital water source for the Lower Fraser - Nahatlatch watershed, draining a substantial area of roughly 217,000 square kilometres. As one of the longest rivers in Canada, the Fraser is well known for its dynamic flows and the rich diversity of ecosystems it supports along its banks.
Why the data matters here
Keeping track of the Fraser River at Laidlaw is crucial for understanding local water conditions, especially given the mountain hydrology that characterizes this region. The seasonal rhythm of water levels is strongly influenced by snowpack, leading to spring freshet events that typically peak between May and July. The river's measurements are critical for locals, including farmers, cottagers, and anyone who relies on the Fraser for their livelihoods and recreational activities.
Today's reading will be particularly significant, as it reflects wider trends in river conditions. Water levels are compared against the median for this calendar day over the station's 12 years of historical record, providing a clearer picture than just the elevation alone. This information is provided by the Water Survey of Canada (WSC), which monitors and reports changes in water levels to help manage this vital resource effectively.
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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