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 Winnipegosis Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Lake Winnipegosis in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed lake winnipegosis
- Primary gauge 05LD002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Lake Winnipegosis
Lake Winnipegosis - A significant body of water in Manitoba.
Lake Winnipegosis is an expansive lake located in Manitoba, Canada, characterized by a unique ecological environment and a vital role in the regional hydrology. Spanning a catchment area of approximately 53,500 square kilometers, it influences local ecosystems and the livelihoods of nearby communities.
The watershed context
Lake Winnipegosis sits in a prominent place within its watershed, providing a critical water source that supports various flora and fauna. This lake does not have a parent river, but it plays a key role in the Prairie hydrology of the region. The watershed is defined by the effects of spring snowmelt, which leads to seasonal flooding, particularly significant in the Assiniboine and Red River basins. Following this spring event, water levels typically experience a natural recession during summer months, reflecting the dynamics of prairie hydrology.
Why the data matters here
Current water data, sourced from the gauge “Lake Winnipegosis At Dawson Bay”, is crucial for understanding the lake's hydrological trends. Today’s measurements are contextualized against the median level for this day over the last 13 years, a comparison that provides more insightful information than bare elevation numbers alone. Monitoring water levels helps in managing the ecological health of Lake Winnipegosis and informs stakeholders about the seasonal variations they might expect. This data is essential for anyone reliant on the lake for fishing, recreational activities, or agricultural operations nearby.
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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