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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Lake Claire Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Lake Claire in 110-13-W4, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location 110-13-W4, AB, Canada
- Watershed claire
- Primary gauge 07KF002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Lake Claire
Lake Claire - A tranquil body of water nestled in Alberta's landscape.
Lake Claire, located in Alberta, is a serene lake that serves as a local retreat and is part of the Claire watershed. It is closely connected with its peers, including Mamawi Lake. The lake's geography captures the essence of the foothills and prairie hydrology of the region, influenced greatly by the seasonal melt of mountain snow and summer storms.
The watershed context
While specific drainage area information isn't available, Lake Claire exists within the Claire watershed. This area contributes to the distinctive hydrological patterns typical of Alberta, where late-spring snowmelt often leads to seasonal peaks, and summer convective storms can bring sudden rises in water levels. Such climatic behaviors shape the water character of Lake Claire, affecting its condition throughout the seasons and impacting the ecosystems that rely on it.
Why the data matters here
The monitoring station, designated as Lake Claire Near Outlet To Prairie River, provides valuable water level data for understanding the lake's current state. This station has been operational for more than 13 years, gathering robust historical data that is essential for accurately gauging today’s water level against the median for this calendar day. Knowing how today's reading compares to long-term averages offers insight into water conditions that raw numbers alone cannot provide.
Understanding these variations aids cottagers and local residents in planning activities, and it keeps flood-watchers informed of changing conditions. As maintained by the Water Survey of Canada, this data helps highlight the importance of awareness in managing both natural and recreational interactions with Lake Claire.
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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