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Nearly all of the electricity we produce is generated at 16 hydroelectric generating stations around the province of Manitoba. As part of our water management, water level and flow measurements are taken throughout waterways contributing to the hydroelectric system. These level readings are from hydrometric gauging stations managed by Manitoba Hydro and Water Survey of Canada.

The 7-day forecasts are estimates and subject to change. 7-day forecasts at specific sites are not posted as they are either weather dependent or unavailable. Northern forecasts are broadcast on local radio stations at the beginning of every month.

This information shows the average water levels and flows each day. It’s measured automatically and may be adjusted to be more accurate after it has been reviewed. It was last updated on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Churchill River and Churchill River Diversion

Actual and forecasted water levels for Churchill River and Churchill River Diversion.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Billard Lake 187.9 616.6    187.8 616.3
Fidler Lake 229.4 752.5    229.3 752.3
Footprint Lake 242.1 794.3 242794Water level expected to fall. 242.4 795.2
Northern Indian Lake 234.6 769.6    234.5 769.4
Partridge Breast Lake 241.9 793.7    241.9 793.7
Southern Indian Lake 257.4 844.4 257.3844.2Water level expected to fall. 257.5 845
Thompson Seaplane Base 186.8 612.7 186.8612.8Water level expected to rise. 186.8 613

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.2 679.7 207.1679.6Water level expected to fall. 207.5 680.7
Keeyask Forebay 158.7 520.6    158.8 520.9
Kelsey Forebay 183.6 602.3 183.6602.4Water level expected to rise. 183.2 600.9
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.1 712.2 217.1712.2No significant change to water level expected. 217.2 712.6
Norway House 216.6 710.7 216.7710.8Water level expected to rise. 216.8 711.1
Playgreen Lake 215.5 707    215.8 708.1
Sipiwesk Lake 185.1 607.3 185607.1Water level expected to fall. 185.4 608.3
Split Lake 167.2 548.4 167.1548.2Water level expected to fall. 167.7 550.4
Stephens Lake 140.3 460.4    140.1 459.7

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

‡ Weather conditions, such as wind and barometric pressure, can cause levels to be different from location to location on Lake Winnipeg.

Saskatchewan River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Saskatchewan River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cedar Lake 255.2 837.4 255836.6Water level expected to fall. 255.2 837.2
South Moose Lake 256.1 840.1 256.1840.1No significant change to water level expected. 256.2 840.5

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Winnipeg River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.4 900.2    274.5 900.6
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.3 899.8    274.3 900.1
Nutimik Lake 274.4 900.4    274.6 900.8
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.5 713.4    217.6 713.8
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.7 934.2    284.8 934.5
Sylvia Lake 274.2 899.6    274.3 899.8

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Winnipeg River 7-day forecasts are published during the open-water season only.

Water flows

Actual and forecasted water flows.
Name Current flow7-day forecast This day last year
Burntwood River at Leaf Rapids 7 260    7 240
Grass River 27 968    28 980
Gunisao River 3 122    7 255
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,580 55,802    1,956 69,061
Kelsey (outflow) 1,786 63,081    2,208 77,959
Kettle (outflow) 2,261 79,854    2,865 101,165
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,708 60,313    2,129 75,199
Missi Falls Control Structure 51 1,815 511,799Water level expected to fall. 48 1,712
Notigi Control Structure 621 21,933    708 25,003
Odei River 7 232    6 221
Pine Falls (outflow) 632 22,302    699 24,670
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 568 20,073    554 19,573

Water forecast for the next 7 days:
level expected to rise expected to rise.
level expected to fall expected to fall.
level expected to remain constant expected to remain constant.

Notifications and forecasts

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