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 the Pas Water Level
Live water level, flow, historical records and forecast for Saskatchewan River at the Pas in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed central saskatchewan pasquia
- Primary gauge 05KJ001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Saskatchewan River at the Pas
Saskatchewan River at the Pas - A vital chokepoint in the landscape.
The Saskatchewan River at the Pas serves as an essential gauging point within the Central Saskatchewan - Pasquia watershed. It is a crucial interface that captures the river's hydrological dynamics, informing local ecosystems, agriculture, and flood management practices. This extensive reach of the Saskatchewan River, which drains a substantial area of approximately 335,000 square kilometres, plays a key role in the regional hydrology and serves the communities relying on its waters.
The watershed context
Located in Manitoba, the Saskatchewan River at the Pas is influenced by the broader prairie hydrology of the region. The defining seasonal events here are characterized by spring snowmelt floods, especially critical for the Assiniboine and Red basins. As temperatures rise and winter's grip loosens, meltwater flows into the river system, shaping not only the local hydrology but also the ecology surrounding this vital waterway. Following this spring surge, the river typically experiences a summer recession, as evaporation and reduced inflow come into play, emphasizing the dynamic nature of prairie water resources.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the Saskatchewan River at the Pas provides vital data for understanding the health and stability of this significant riverine system. The gauge measures discharge, capturing the flow conditions in real-time and determining water levels against historical records. Today's reading can be compared to the seasonal median for this calendar day to provide necessary context. This evaluation by the Water Survey of Canada enables communities, farmers, and local stakeholders to gauge the current status of the river, aiding in flood forecasting and resource management. With over 49 years of historical data, this station ensures that informed decisions can be made to balance human needs with the ecological integrity of the river and surrounding environments.
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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