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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Kinbasket Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Kinbasket Lake in Ontario, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Ontario, BC, Canada
- Watershed mcnaughton lake columbia reach
- Primary gauge 08NB017 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Kinbasket Lake
Kinbasket Lake - A vital reservoir in British Columbia.
Kinbasket Lake is nestled within the expansive McNaughton Lake - Columbia Reach watershed in British Columbia. This significant lake serves as a crucial water source in the region, draining roughly 14,800 square kilometres above the measuring station, Kinbasket Lake Below Garrett Creek. The lake is characterized by its mountain hydrology, which is heavily influenced by seasonal snowmelt and the patterns of glacier-fed systems.
The watershed context
Kinbasket Lake is part of a complex system of waterways that are shaped by the local mountain ranges. The region's hydrology sees fresh water levels driven predominantly by the melting snowpack, with peaks typically occurring from May to July as temperatures rise and runoff increases. Given the lake's substantial drainage area, it plays a key role in managing these seasonal flows, with high water levels sustained during the freshet period.
This lake provides essential habitat for a variety of aquatic life and supports diverse ecosystems along its shores. It also holds significance for recreational activities, including fishing and boating, which add value to the local community and economy.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading from the Kinbasket Lake Below Garrett Creek station, monitored by Water Survey of Canada, is essential for understanding the current state of the lake and its seasonal changes. Without specific discharge measurements from the gauge, the elevation reading can still inform local stakeholders of the hydrological conditions. By comparing today's measurement against the median for this calendar day over the past 46 years, we can gain valuable insights into trends and fluctuations in water levels and flow patterns. This helps residents and visitors, including cottagers and anglers, to make informed decisions about their activities on and around Kinbasket Lake.
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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