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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 Wednesday, January 28, 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 188.1 617.1    188 616.8
Fidler Lake 229.7 753.5    229.6 753.1
Footprint Lake 242.5 795.5 242.4795.2Water level expected to fall. 242.2 794.7
Northern Indian Lake 234.7 770.1    234.7 770.1
Partridge Breast Lake 242.1 794.2    242.1 794.2
Southern Indian Lake 257.5 844.9 257.4844.6Water level expected to fall. 257.7 845.6
Thompson Seaplane Base 186.9 613.2 186.9613.1Water level expected to fall. 186.7 612.5

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.

Nelson River

Actual and forecasted water levels for Nelson River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Cross Lake 207.3 680.1 207.3680.1No significant change to water level expected. 207.6 681.1
Keeyask Forebay 158.7 520.8    158.7 520.6
Kelsey Forebay 184 603.6 183.8603.1Water level expected to fall. 184.1 604
Lake Winnipeg ‡ 217.1 712.1 217.1712.2Water level expected to rise. 217.2 712.6
Norway House 216.6 710.8 216.6710.6Water level expected to fall. 216.8 711.2
Playgreen Lake 216.1 708.9    216 708.5
Sipiwesk Lake 185.5 608.7 185.5608.7No significant change to water level expected. 186.1 610.5
Split Lake 167.4 549.2 167.3549Water level expected to fall. 167.7 550.2
Stephens Lake 140.2 460.1    140.6 461.4

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 255.8 839.2 255.7838.8Water level expected to fall. 255.9 839.5
South Moose Lake 256.2 840.5 256.2840.4Water level expected to fall. 256.3 840.8

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

Actual and forecasted water levels for Winnipeg River.
Name Current level7-day forecast This day last year
Dorothy Lake 274.5 900.7    274.5 900.7
Margaret/Eleanor Lake 274.4 900.2    274.4 900.2
Nutimik Lake 274.6 901    274.6 901
Pine Falls (below Generating Station) 217.6 713.9    217.7 714.3
Pointe du Bois (below Generating Station) 284.8 934.5    284.9 934.7
Sylvia Lake 274.3 899.8    274.3 899.9

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 8 285    7 257
Grass River 29 1,021    31 1,083
Gunisao River 3 117    7 262
Jenpeg (outflow) 1,738 61,374    2,107 74,408
Kelsey (outflow) 1,925 67,997    2,353 83,100
Kettle (outflow) 2,680 94,648    2,741 96,803
Lake Winnipeg (outflow) 1,878 66,328    2,288 80,814
Missi Falls Control Structure 91 3,226 582,041Water level expected to fall. 89 3,154
Notigi Control Structure 702 24,797    705 24,904
Odei River 9 333    8 287
Pine Falls (outflow) 778 27,481    799 28,232
Southern Indian Lake (inflow) 558 19,707    601 21,242

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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