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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Yukon River at Whitehorse Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for Yukon River at Whitehorse in Canada, YT, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, YT, Canada
- Watershed headwaters yukon lake laberge
- Primary gauge 09AB001 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Yukon River at Whitehorse
Yukon River at Whitehorse - A crucial artery of the north.
The Yukon River at Whitehorse is an essential river segment within a sweeping subarctic landscape. With its source in the glacial-fed headwaters of the Yukon and Lake Laberge watershed, this river serves as a lifeline for both the ecosystems and communities that depend on its waters. Spanning approximately 19,700 square kilometers of drainage area, the Yukon River here plays a key role in the regional hydrology, especially during the spring thaw.
The watershed context
The Headwaters Yukon - Lake Laberge watershed is characterized by its dramatic seasonal shifts driven by snowmelt, which typically leads to peak flows from May through July. This hydrological pattern is crucial for maintaining the river's health and the biological systems that thrive within it. As winter gives way to spring, the ice cover melts, signaling the start of a dynamic period for the Yukon River. With glacier-fed rivers remaining high throughout the summer, the impact of this water source extends far beyond the banks of Whitehorse, influencing habitats, migratory patterns, and local communities reliant on fishing and recreation.
Why the data matters here
Today’s reading from the Yukon River station at Whitehorse, reported by Water Survey of Canada, is essential for understanding how current conditions compare to historical trends. This reading, combined with the median for this calendar day over the past 49 years, provides context to gauge the health and variability of the river's flow. Moving beyond single measurements, this comparative data illuminates broader ecological and hydrological changes occurring along the Yukon River, helping residents, ecology enthusiasts, and resource managers make informed decisions.
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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