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Satellite view of Babine Lake

Babine Lake

Lower than usual

Water level is a bit below the typical range for mid-September and falling.

Low (0.85m)Normal rangeHigh (1.58m)

Current Weather

2d ago
16°C
Wind SSE 10 km/h
Humidity 50%

Chance of showers

Environment Canada — Bulkley Valley and the Lakes District

vs. Last Year

No data available

7-Day Trend

Falling

Down 4.0 cm over the past week

-4.0 cm over 7 days

Seasonal Position

18th percentile

Based on 65 years of records

Seasonal Outlook

Typical next 7 days

This lake usually drops moderately over the next week.

Typical next 14 days

Over two weeks, levels typically drops moderately.

Tracking

This year is tracking near the seasonal norm.

Based on 42 years of seasonal patterns. This is a historical seasonal pattern, not a forecast.

Water Level — Last 30 Days

Technical details
Current level
1.00 m
Reference value
1.01 m (rolling_6h_mean)
Percentile for date
18th percentile
Years of record
65
Source station
BABINE LAKE AT TOPLEY LANDING (08EC003)
Est. average depth
Relationship type
direct_lake
Mapping confidence
medium
Today's normal range
1.05–1.24 m
Same-date historical range
0.85–1.58 m
30-day change
-13.9 cm
Data confidence
medium
Observed at
Sep 20, 2026
Last snapshot
Sep 20, 2026

Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 08EC003. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.