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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Magnusson Creek near Wynyard Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Magnusson Creek near Wynyard in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed quill lakes non contributing
- Primary gauge 05MA021 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Magnusson Creek near Wynyard
Magnusson Creek - a vital watercourse in Saskatchewan’s Quill Lakes region.
Magnusson Creek meanders near Wynyard, offering a critical connection within the Quill Lakes - Non-contributing watershed. This area, characterized by its distinct prairie hydrology, showcases the influence of snowmelt, particularly evident in the spring when flows can surge sharply. When summer arrives, the recessions are long, often marking a period of reduced activity in the creek's levels.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 114 square kilometres above the station, Magnusson Creek plays a role among its peers, including Birch Creek near Elfros and Ironspring Creek near Watson. These watercourses contribute to the broader hydrological dynamic of the Quill Lakes region. As part of the prairie landscape, this creek experiences seasonal variations that are typical of Saskatchewan, with notable differences in water levels driven by the climate and local conditions.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) is essential for understanding how Magnusson Creek evolves over time, especially given that this station has been in operation for nearly 50 years. With today's reading positioned against the median for this calendar day, we gain important insights. This comparison allows for a more meaningful analysis than looking at raw elevation alone, helping local stakeholders, including farmers and anglers, make informed decisions based on the creek's current health and trends.
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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