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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Granite Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Granite Lake in Canada, NL, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NL, Canada
- Watershed white bear bay
- Primary gauge 02ZC004 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Granite Lake
Granite Lake - a serene body of water in Newfoundland.
Nestled in Newfoundland, Granite Lake offers a prime example of the region's distinctive aquatic features. This lake lies within the White Bear Bay watershed, contributing to the intricate hydrology that defines the area.
The watershed context
Covering a drainage area of approximately 2,240 square kilometres above the station, Granite Lake plays a significant role in the water dynamics of White Bear Bay. This watershed is not only shaped by the lake itself but also nourished by its peers, including Grandy Brook below Top Pond Brook and the White Bear River above Big Indian Brook. These connections underscore the interconnectedness of the local hydrological network, with each body of water influencing the others as they respond to seasonal changes.
In Newfoundland, spring often brings the snowmelt freshet, which leads to higher lake levels. During the fall and winter months, rainfall can contribute to flooding events. This seasonal rhythm is crucial in shaping the water levels and ecosystem dynamics of Granite Lake and its surroundings.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the water levels of Granite Lake is essential for various stakeholders, from cottagers to environmental scientists. Regularly tracking measurements helps gauge the lake’s health and informs users about potential flooding risks or ecological changes.
As of the latest readings from the Water Survey of Canada, Granite Lake's water level is measured against the median for this calendar day over 24 years of data. This comparison is instrumental for understanding long-term trends and deviations, providing insight that goes beyond simply noting the elevation at a single moment.
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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