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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Wollaston Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Wollaston Lake in Canada, SK, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, SK, Canada
- Watershed cochrane
- Primary gauge 06DA001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Wollaston Lake
Wollaston Lake - a vast expanse in the Cochrane watershed.
Wollaston Lake, located in Saskatchewan, is a prominent feature of the Cochrane watershed, covering an expansive drainage area of roughly 16,400 square kilometres above its gauging station at Ross Channel. This lake is a key part of the region’s hydrological system, which is characterized by its snowmelt-dominated spring peak and long summer recessions, typical of prairie hydrology.
The watershed context
The Cochrane watershed includes diverse aquatic ecosystems and landscape types, helping to support the region's flora and fauna. Although the immediate area may seem sparsely populated, it plays an important role in providing water resources for the surrounding environments. The hydrology experienced here is influenced by seasonal changes, particularly in spring when melting snow creates a distinct peak in water levels.
Why the data matters here
Understanding lake levels is essential not only for managing local water resources but also for tracking changes that can impact ecological health and local economies. With more than 50 years of historical data from the Water Survey of Canada, today's reading will be assessed against the median for this calendar day. This context is crucial, as it offers insights into fluctuations that may occur due to natural patterns or other influential factors. By evaluating Wollaston Lake's current level relative to its historical norm, we can better appreciate its hydrological behavior and resilience in the face of seasonal shifts.
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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