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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Shuswap Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Shuswap Lake in Kamloops Division Yale Land District, BC, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Kamloops Division Yale Land District, BC, Canada
- Watershed south thompson
- Primary gauge 08LE107 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Shuswap Lake
Shuswap Lake - a vibrant hub within the South Thompson watershed.
Shuswap Lake, located in British Columbia's Kamloops Division Yale Land District, is an essential water body in the region, known for its connection to the South Thompson watershed. This lake serves as a crucial resource for local ecosystems and communities, and it plays a vital role in the hydrology of the area.
The watershed context
Draining roughly 5 square kilometres above the Hudson Creek gauge, Shuswap Lake is part of a broader network of waterways including Chase Creek, Corning Creek, East Canoe Creek, Salmon River, and the South Thompson River. These waterways contribute to the rich hydrography of the region, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the area’s aquatic systems. The seasonal rhythms in British Columbia are heavily influenced by mountain hydrology, with snowmelt leading to increased flow from May to July, providing essential water inputs for both local ecosystems and human use.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the current conditions of Shuswap Lake is paramount for a variety of stakeholders, from cottagers and anglers to environmentalists and flood-watchers. The water level readings provide insights into trends that might affect recreational opportunities and wildlife habitats. For Shuswap Lake, today's reading is an important indicator when compared against the historical median for this date, giving a clearer picture of its current status. The Water Survey of Canada's measurements help community members make informed decisions, appreciating the natural variability of this vital water body over the years, with data spanning more than five years.
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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