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 Upper Crossing Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Liard River at Upper Crossing in Canada, YT, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, YT, Canada
- Watershed headwaters liard
- Primary gauge 10AA001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Liard River at Upper Crossing
Liard River - A vital flow in the Headwaters Liard.
The Liard River at Upper Crossing is an important element of the Headwaters Liard watershed in Yukon Territory, Canada. This reach of the river plays a critical role in the seasonal hydrology of the region, particularly driven by the subarctic mountain climate that defines its flow patterns.
The watershed context
Draining an expansive area of approximately 32,600 square kilometres, the Liard River collects water from various tributaries, including notable peers like Big Creek and the Rancheria River. This significant catchment area influences its flow dynamics, especially during the snowmelt season from May to July, where runoff causes water levels to peak. The river's character is shaped by this annual cycle, whereby winter represents a time of lower flow, and snowmelt heralds a bustling period of water movement downstream.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Liard River is essential for understanding the hydrology of the region, particularly in relation to flood risks and ecosystem health. The station's readings, published by the Water Survey of Canada, allow for tracking water levels and comparing them against historical data. Today's measurement is crucial, offering insights into current conditions compared to the median for this date across the past 49 years. Such comparisons are vital for evaluating the rainfall patterns and snowmelt impacts unique to this glacier-fed river system, providing local cottagers, anglers, and policy-makers with accurate information for their planning and safety.
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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