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Originally Posted by Riverman
Normal Red River water level at James Avenue (the commonly used reference datum) at this time of year is approaching zero. Today the level is above 7 feet, more that half a foot above normal summer level. I suspect most of this water is coming from the Lake of the Prairies as it was still 10 feet above normal this fall.
I think a rink on the Assinboine this winter is unlikely which is quite a shame. |
I expect much of it is coming from the Souris River and Qu'appelle River in Sask. The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority is doing the first ever winter release from the Rafferty Reservoir (Souris) and has been draining Last Mountain Lake (Qu'appelle) all winter, which is highly unsual. This is all anticipation of possible spring flooding.
http://www.swa.ca/WhatsNew/Advisories.asp