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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Mamawi Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Mamawi Lake in 110,111-9-W4, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location 110,111-9-W4, AB, Canada
- Watershed claire
- Primary gauge 07KF003 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Mamawi Lake
Mamawi Lake - a pivotal water body in the Claire watershed.
Situated in Alberta, Mamawi Lake serves as a significant feature within the Claire watershed, flanked by the larger Lake Claire. This lake's water dynamics reflect the regional hydrology, influenced by the mountain snowmelt that drives peaks in late spring. The area is characterized by seasonal variability, where summer convective storms can lead to rapid rises in water levels.
The watershed context
The Claire watershed encompasses a variety of waterways, with Mamawi Lake playing an integral role. The lake may receive water from surrounding landscapes, reflecting broader hydrological patterns in foothill and prairie regions. Although specific drainage area data is not available for this lake, it contributes to the regional hydrology and serves as a key habitat within its ecosystem.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data for Mamawi Lake is essential for understanding its current and historical water levels. Today, the lake's reading is measured against the median for this date, based on records spanning 49 years. This historical comparison, managed by the Water Survey of Canada, provides insights that go beyond a single elevation number, highlighting trends and changes that may affect local ecology and recreational activities. Observing these water levels can help residents, cottagers, and local stakeholders gauge the health of the watershed and anticipate seasonal changes.
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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