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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Saint-laurent (fleuve) A Pointe-des-cascades Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Saint-laurent (fleuve) A Pointe-des-cascades in Canada, QC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, QC, Canada
- Watershed st lawrence river
- Primary gauge 02MC005 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Saint-laurent (fleuve) A Pointe-des-cascades
Saint-Laurent (fleuve) A Pointe-des-Cascades - A major artery of the St. Lawrence River.
Saint-Laurent (fleuve) at Pointe-des-Cascades is an integral part of the St. Lawrence River system, notable for its extensive drainage area of approximately 948,000 square kilometres. This vast catchment captures a significant volume of water from numerous sources, feeding into this section of the river, which serves as a vital corridor for both ecological and anthropogenic activities.
The watershed context
The St. Lawrence River, one of North America’s most important waterways, connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. This river system is characterized by its seasonal hydrology, experiencing a pronounced spring freshet in April and May prompted by snowmelt. During the summer months, water levels typically decline due to evaporation and reduced inflow, revealing the natural rhythm of this waterway. While early ice formation is a feature in late fall and winter, these patterns are part of the broader seasonal dynamics influencing the river's health and the surrounding ecosystems.
Why the data matters here
Today's measurement of water elevation at the Saint-Laurent (fleuve) A Pointe-des-Cascades station provides valuable insight into current hydrological conditions. This reading is particularly significant when compared to the median for this calendar day across more than 50 years of historical data recorded by Water Survey of Canada. This statistical comparison not only helps to understand the present state of water levels but also aids in forecasting trends, informing local communities about potential flooding, and enabling effective water management decisions.
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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