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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Liard River at Fort Liard Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Liard River at Fort Liard in Canada, NT, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NT, Canada
- Watershed lower liard mouth
- Primary gauge 10ED001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Liard River at Fort Liard
Liard River at Fort Liard - A key artery of the Lower Liard watershed.
The Liard River, flowing through Fort Liard, embodies the dynamic hydrology of the Northwest Territories. Draining approximately 219,000 square kilometres, this river plays a crucial role within the Lower Liard watershed, connecting a network of streams and rivers. Neighbouring waterways include Birch River, Blackstone River, and Scotty Creek, each contributing to the cultural and ecological richness of the area.
The watershed context
The water from the Liard River is influenced by the subarctic climate characteristic of this region. The hydrology here is distinct, dominated by spring breakup and snowmelt, which can lead to significant ice-jam flooding. Long winter months witness reduced flow under ice, followed by a rapid increase in summer flows due to melting snow and rainfall. The short but intense summers can lead to varied conditions in the river, reminding users and observers of the natural cycles that govern the landscape.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from the Liard River at Fort Liard offers essential insights for local cottagers, anglers, and the wider community. The data represents real-time conditions that reflect the river's health and seasonal variations. Regular measurements include the river's discharge, providing an indication of flow rates, essential for managing activities surrounding the waterway.
Today's reading allows for the comparison against the median for this calendar day, a critical practice that emphasizes seasonal patterns over raw elevation alone. With over 49 years of historical data provided by the Water Survey of Canada, this context helps users anticipate changes in river conditions, crucial for flood awareness and conservation efforts.
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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