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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Saskatchewan River at Grand Rapids Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Saskatchewan River at Grand Rapids in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed cedar lake
- Primary gauge 05KL001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Saskatchewan River at Grand Rapids
Saskatchewan River - A vital chokepoint in the Prairie landscape.
Flowing through the heart of Manitoba, the Saskatchewan River at Grand Rapids serves as a critical chokepoint in this extensive river system. With a vast catchment area of approximately 352,000 square kilometres, this section of the river captures much of the hydrology characteristic of the Prairie region.
## The watershed context The Saskatchewan River itself is a significant waterway in Canada, known for shaping the land it traverses, particularly in this stretch. While this gauge exclusively measures elevation and discharge levels, it reflects the broader dynamics of the Cedar Lake watershed, a critical area for both local ecosystems and human activities. The region experiences the quintessential Prairie hydrology, with spring snowmelt floods marking the seasonal rhythm, leading into summer months defined by a gradual recession as water levels decline.
## Why the data matters here Understanding water levels at the Saskatchewan River at Grand Rapids is essential for assessing the health of the river, as well as for local agriculture and flood management. Today's reading, when compared to the median for this calendar day over the past 13 years, provides valuable context for gauging current conditions. This comparative analysis by the Water Survey of Canada helps stakeholders—ranging from farmers to conservationists—make informed decisions based on historical data, ensuring their responses are grounded in reality rather than reactive to fluctuating conditions.
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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