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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Mackenzie River at Arctic Red River Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Mackenzie River at Arctic Red River in Canada, NT, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, NT, Canada
- Watershed mackenzie river delta main channel
- Primary gauge 10LC014 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Mackenzie River at Arctic Red River
Mackenzie River - A vital artery of the North.
The Mackenzie River at Arctic Red River is a significant waterway in the Northwest Territories, flowing through an expansive landscape that is intrinsic to the region's ecology and hydrology. This part of the Mackenzie River Delta, with a catchment area of approximately 1.7 million square kilometers, is essential for both the local ecosystem and the communities that thrive beside it.
The watershed context
This stretch of the Mackenzie River is part of a vast delta system, which plays a crucial role in the subarctic hydrology of the area. The river is influenced primarily by two seasonal changes: the spring breakup, where melting snow and ice can lead to high flows and potential flooding, and prolonged low water levels during the long winter months, when ice covers the river. Such seasonal rhythms highlight the dynamic nature of water movement in this northern region, where summer is short but often intense.
As part of a larger watershed, the Mackenzie River flows towards the Arctic Ocean, collecting waters from numerous tributaries along its course. The interaction of these waters, combined with ice conditions, creates a unique hydrological environment that not only sustains aquatic life but also is vital for the local communities relying on it for transportation and fishing.
Why the data matters here
Understanding river levels and flow data is particularly significant at this site. The gauge records provide important insights into the river's current state compared to its historical performance, especially during critical periods such as the spring melt when water levels can change rapidly. As of today, the elevation reading offers a comparison to the median for this date across its 44 years of record, yielding valuable context for gauging the river's health. These figures, reported by Water Survey of Canada, reassure local users—be it in navigation or fishing—on what to expect from the river at various times of the year.
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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