The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.58 m (1058.3 ft), a 30th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level declined by 1 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 2 to 3 cm (0.5 to 1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow was increased to 350 m3/s today, January 25.
Maintenance at the Kenora Powerhouse is scheduled to end today, in conjunction with the authorized outflow increase. These flow changes will cause the level of the Winnipeg River to fluctuate by approximately 4 cm (2 in) directly downstream of the Norman Dam and by 2 cm (0.5 in) above the Dalles. The level at Minaki will not be affected by these flow changes.
The current level of Lac Seul is 355.15 m (1165.2 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 10 cm (3.5 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 10 cm (3.5 in) over the next week. Lac Seul authorized outflow is 325 m3/s with no changes scheduled this week.
To slow the rate of level decline on Lac Seul, a first outflow reduction is tentatively scheduled for February 7. More details will be provided next week.
2024.01.25 Level Forecast and Lake of the Woods Outflow Increase – Notice Board (lwcb.ca)