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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Winnipeg River at Lac Du Bonnet Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Winnipeg River at Lac Du Bonnet in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed lower winnipeg
- Primary gauge 05PF062 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Winnipeg River at Lac Du Bonnet
Winnipeg River - A vital artery of the Lower Winnipeg watershed.
The Winnipeg River at Lac Du Bonnet serves as a crucial segment of the Lower Winnipeg watershed in Manitoba. With a substantial catchment area of approximately 145,000 square kilometres, it plays a significant role in regional hydrology and ecology. As a river, the Winnipeg is shaped by the vast expanse of the prairies, where its flow dynamics are influenced by seasonal patterns, particularly spring snowmelt and summer recession.
Why the data matters here
Current measurements at the Winnipeg River gauge provide important insights into water levels and trends. The hydrological data is crucial for local stakeholders, including cottagers and anglers, as it informs water management and flood preparedness. Today’s reading can be compared against the median for this date across the station's historical record, which spans over 50 years. This comparison helps to contextualize the current water level, offering a clearer understanding than just the raw elevation alone.
The Water Survey of Canada operates this station, ensuring that reliable data is available for those who rely on the river's health and stability throughout the seasons.
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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