LOW Water Levels

[walleyejon]

Thanks Zeek, good info. Where did you get it? Is there a website it's updated on regularly? <P>------------------<BR>Fish on gotta go--JON

[zeek]

Here is the website available to view a number of different graphs.<P><A HREF="http://www.lwcb.ca/waterflowdata.html" TARGET=_blank>www.lwcb.ca/waterflowdata.html</A><P>I think the best graph is called "Lake of the Woods Graph" located about 1/2 way down the page on the left hand side. This graph shows lake levels, inflow, and outflow on a daily basis.<BR>Another good graph is labeled "Historical Graphs Page" which contains a graph of the water levels for the last couple of years.

[zeek]

Just in case anyone is interested, here is the latest information from the LOW Control Board.<P>WET BASIN CONDITIONS LEAD TO MORE OUTFLOW INCREASES<BR> <P>Outflows will be increased on Friday, May 28 from both Lake of the Woods and Lac Seul as a result of the above-normal rainfall received in May. The Lake of the Woods Control Board is working to set the appropriate balance between the lakes and the rivers downstream in dealing with the surplus water within the drainage basin. Those affected by water levels, especially on the Winnipeg River, are encouraged to stay informed by frequently accessing this site or calling the Board's Secretariat at the number provided below. <P>Lake of the Woods outflow will be increased from 870 to 970 m3/s. Water levels on the Winnipeg River in Ontario, which have already risen about 135 cm (53 in) below the Norman Dam and 30 cm (12 in) at Minaki since early May, will rise an additional 35 cm (14 in) below Norman and 25 cm (10 in) at Minaki. At Nutimik Lake in Manitoba, water levels have already climbed over 80 cm (32 in) and will rise an additional 15-25 cm (6-10 in). If additional rainfall is received, further river flow increases may result, leading to even higher levels. <P><BR>The current level of Lake of the Woods is 323.16 m (1060.2 ft). The lake has risen more than 40 cm (16 in) since early May and is now 37 cm (15 in) above median for this time of year. The lake is 75 cm (30 in) higher than it was a year ago during the dry conditions of 2003. Lake of the Woods will rise an additional 5-10 cm (2-4 in) over the next week and could rise 10-25 cm (4-10 in) over the next 2-3 weeks, depending on further rainfall. <P> <BR>