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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Slate C at Coldfoot AK Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Slate C at Coldfoot AK in AK, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location AK, United States
- Watershed upper koyukuk river
- Primary gauge 15564879 (USGS)
About Slate C at Coldfoot AK
Slate C - A remote waterway in Alaska's wilderness.
Slate Creek flows through the rugged terrain of Alaska, cradled in the broader Upper Koyukuk River watershed. This region embodies the essence of subarctic hydrology, where the dynamics of water are shaped by seasonal transitions. As spring approaches, melting snow can lead to significant flooding, often accompanied by the striking phenomena of ice jams. The river is also influenced by deep winter flows, which often reduce to low rates under a thick blanket of ice.
The watershed context
Slate Creek drains approximately 73.1 square miles of pristine wilderness. This area is representative of Alaska's vibrant ecosystems, where the natural environment remains largely undisturbed. While the creek does not have a direct parent river, it contributes to the larger hydrological framework of the Upper Koyukuk River system. The unique landscapes and surroundings of this area serve as a habitat for diverse wildlife, and the flowing waters are an important ecological resource.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring the water levels at Slate Creek is critical for understanding the hydrology of the region. Current information is invaluable for assessing changes and trends over time, which is vital for both conservation efforts and for people living or traveling in the region. Today's level data, sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey, is compared to the median for this calendar day across more than 31 years of historical records. This comparison helps give a clearer picture of today's conditions, allowing for better management and appreciation of the waterway's changing dynamics.
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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