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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Pitt River near Port Coquitlam Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Pitt River near Port Coquitlam in Canada, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, BC, Canada
- Watershed lower fraser coast
- Primary gauge 08MH035 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Pitt River near Port Coquitlam
Pitt River - A vital artery in the Lower Fraser region.
The Pitt River near Port Coquitlam is a key river system in British Columbia's Lower Fraser - Coast watershed. With its substantial drainage area of approximately 1,630 square kilometers, the river captures a significant amount of water from the mountainous terrains and regional landscapes surrounding it. The river serves as an essential watercourse in the area, connecting with numerous peers including the Coquitlam River and Alouette River, highlighting its role in the broader aquatic network of the region.
Why the data matters here
This location is part of a mountain hydrology system, where seasonal freshet is driven primarily by snowpack melting, typically peaking between May and July. This seasonal fluctuation is crucial for understanding water availability and can affect everything from local ecosystems to recreational activities along the river.
Today's reading, reflecting current conditions of the Pitt River, is assessed against the median for this calendar day over the past seven years, as per data from the Water Survey of Canada. This comparison provides a clearer picture of the river's behavior by indicating whether water levels are above or below average, a metric that is often more insightful than a single raw elevation measurement alone. Understanding these variations is key for cottagers, anglers, and anyone engaged with the river, as it informs usability prospects and ecological health in this dynamic environment.
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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