Split Lake at Split Lake water level
Lake, Split Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
Nothing unusual at Split Lake at Split Lake right now: the water level of 167.02 m is in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.11 m above the median of 166.91 m for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 165.79 m (+1.23 m).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 166.77 m and 167.02 m.
Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 166.91 m0.11 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 165.98 m – 168.50 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 165.79 m+1.23 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 166.77 m – 167.02 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 165.83 m – 167.10 m
Swimming and boating at Split Lake at Split Lake
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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass River above Standing Stone FallsRiver gauge, Grass River | 29.44 m | Normal | −0.05 m | 80 km |
Questions and answers
How does Split Lake at Split Lake compare with last year?
It is 1.23 m higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 165.79 m.
What is a normal level for Split Lake at Split Lake in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 166.91 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 165.98 m and 168.50 m, based on 11 years of records.
Is Split Lake at Split Lake really 167.02 m deep?
No. 167.02 m is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Split Lake at Split Lake today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 167.02 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Split Lake at Split Lake rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Split Lake at Split Lake 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada
- Station code
eccc:05UF003(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.24386, -96.08729(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- GEODETIC SURVEY OF CANADA DATUM (MAN. GOVT. EXT.)
- 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 | 167.02 m | 2026-10-17 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment and Climate Change Canada – Water Survey of Canada: Split Lake at Split Lake (eccc:05UF003). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/canada/manitoba/split-lake-at-split-lake
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer