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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Lac Ste. Anne Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Lac Ste. Anne in 54,55-3,4-W5, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location 54,55-3,4-W5, AB, Canada
- Watershed sturgeon alta
- Primary gauge 05EA006 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Lac Ste. Anne
Lac Ste. Anne - A cherished lake for recreation and community.
Lac Ste. Anne, located in Alberta, is an important waterbody in the Sturgeon watershed. Known for its recreational opportunities, it draws visitors who engage in various outdoor activities, from fishing to boating. This lake stands alongside other notable bodies of water such as Isle Lake and the Sturgeon River.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 685 square kilometres, Lac Ste. Anne serves as a significant element within the Sturgeon watershed. Its water levels are influenced by the region’s characteristic hydrological patterns. In Alberta, the spring runoff from melting snow in the nearby foothills typically leads to peaks in late spring. During the summer, convective storms can cause sharp rises, which adds to the dynamic nature of the lake's water levels. This seasonal rhythm underscores the lake's role in the local ecosystem and supports its recreational value.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring water levels at Lac Ste. Anne is essential for understanding changes in the lake’s environment. The lake is actively observed by the Water Survey of Canada, which measures its water level against historical records. Today’s reading is compared to the median level for this calendar day over 49 years of data. This context surpasses simple elevation readings, offering insight into how current conditions stack up against historical averages. Such knowledge is critical for local stakeholders, including cottagers and anglers, who depend on reliable water information for their activities on Lac Ste. Anne.
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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