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SwedenLake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 water level
Lake, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet, Ontario, Canada
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
Nothing unusual at Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 right now: the water level of 322.59 m is in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 322.57 m, based on 11 years of readings, so the water level is 0.02 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 322.63 m, a difference of −0.04 m.
The level is falling, down 0.06 m over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 322.47 m and 322.70 m.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 322.57 m0.02 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 321.33 m – 322.71 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 322.63 m−0.04 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 322.47 m – 322.70 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 322.43 m – 322.80 m
Swimming and boating at Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2
At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Lake of the Woods Western Outlet
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.1Lake, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet | 322.59 m | High | 0.3 km | |
| Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.3Lake, Lake of the Woods Western Outlet | 322.60 m | Normal | −0.07 m | 0.5 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg River below Norman Dam and PowerhouseRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.13 m | Low | +0.03 m | 0.3 km |
| Winnipeg River Western Channel near Tunnel IslandRiver gauge, Winnipeg River Western Channel | 1.30 m | Low | +0.04 m | 0.6 km |
| Winnipeg River below Kenora PowerhouseRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.17 m | Low | +0.03 m | 1.2 km |
| Lake of the Woods Eastern Outlet at Kenora PowerhouseLake, Lake of the Woods Eastern Outlet | 322.59 m | Normal | −0.05 m | 1.3 km |
| Winnipeg River at Darlington BayRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 316.14 m | Normal | +0.04 m | 2.1 km |
| Lake of the Woods at KeewatinLake, Lake of the Woods | 322.62 m | Normal | −0.07 m | 2.6 km |
| Lake of the Woods at Clearwater BayLake, Lake of the Woods | 322.61 m | Normal | −0.07 m | 22 km |
| Winnipeg River at MinakiRiver gauge, Winnipeg River | 315.99 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 26 km |
Questions and answers
Is Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 higher than last year?
No, it is 0.04 m lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 322.63 m.
How often is Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT.
What is the water level of Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 322.59 m. Down 0.06 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 rising or falling?
Down 0.06 m over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada publishes a new reading every hour. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Open Government Licence – Canada. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada
- Station code
eccc:05PE029(Agency page)- Coordinates
49.77180, -94.52093(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- LAKE OF THE WOODS DATUM
- Update interval
- every hour
- Licence
- Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 322.59 m | 2026-10-16 21:30 | Provisional |
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Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Lake of the Woods Western Outlet above Norman Dam and Powerhouse Site No.2 (eccc:05PE029). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/ontario/lake-of-the-woods-western-outlet-above-norman-dam-and-powerhouse-site-no-2
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