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 Old Channel Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Saskatchewan River Old Channel in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed central saskatchewan lower carrot
- Primary gauge 05KH009 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Saskatchewan River Old Channel
Saskatchewan River Old Channel - A winding thread through the prairie landscape.
The Saskatchewan River Old Channel meanders gracefully through the heart of Saskatchewan, reflecting the characteristics of the regional hydrology. This river is part of a snowmelt-dominated system, typically experiencing sharp peaks in the spring as melted snow feeds into its waters. During summer months, the channel settles into a long recession, with natural declines influenced by evaporation.
The watershed context
The Saskatchewan River Old Channel is a significant part of the Central Saskatchewan - Lower Carrot watershed, draining an extensive area of approximately 328,000 square kilometres. This broad catchment not only supports the river's flow but also constitutes the intricate ecosystems that thrive within its reach. Among its peers, the nearby Carrot River near Turnberry adds further complexity to the hydrological network in the region. Together, these waterways contribute to the local landscape and the natural habitats they support.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Saskatchewan River Old Channel provides vital insights into the water flow and conditions of this important waterway. The river's discharge is carefully measured, which serves as a vital resource for local stakeholders including agricultural operations, recreational users, and conservation efforts. The gauge reading offers a snapshot of the river's health and behavior, especially when compared to historical records.
Today's reading can be contextualized by comparing it against the median for this calendar day from almost 50 years of historical data provided by the Water Survey of Canada. This comparison is essential: it offers a more nuanced understanding of water conditions than simply looking at elevation, accounting for seasonal variations and helping users understand the river's status in the context of its long-term patterns.
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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