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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Wabamun Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Wabamun Lake in 52,53-4,5-W5, AB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location 52,53-4,5-W5, AB, Canada
- Watershed upper north saskatchewan wabamun
- Primary gauge 05DE002 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Wabamun Lake
Wabamun Lake - A key water body in Alberta's northeastern foothills.
Wabamun Lake stands as a significant feature within the Upper North Saskatchewan watershed in Alberta. This expansive lake, encompassing a catchment area of roughly 347 square kilometres, plays an essential role in the regional hydrology. Its location in the foothills means it experiences seasonal dynamics influenced by mountain snowmelt in late spring, while summer convective storms can lead to sharp rises in water levels.
The watershed context
Wabamun Lake is situated in an area characterized by varying elevations and a diverse landscape. This section of the Alberta foothills is part of the larger North Saskatchewan River basin, known for its dynamic hydrological behavior. The watershed experiences natural fluctuations throughout the year, with snowmelt forming the basis for late spring peaks. As the warmth of summer arrives, convective storms can add to the water levels, highlighting the interconnectedness of the region's climatic influences on the lake.
Why the data matters here
Understanding the water levels at Wabamun Lake is crucial for various users, including cottagers, recreational activities, and local ecologies. Monitoring from the Wabamun Lake station at Sundance Power Station provides critical insights into the lake's current state compared to historical data. Today's reading can be meaningfully compared against the median for this calendar day across the station's 49 years of historical record, showcasing the natural variability of the lake's ecosystem. Such comparisons inform local stakeholders and enhance recreational safety, supporting a deeper understanding of seasonal and weather-related impacts on this vital water body.
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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