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Satellite view of Nechako Reservoir

Nechako Reservoir

Higher than usual

Water level is higher than usual for mid-September and falling.

This is a controlled waterbody (reservoir or regulated lake). Water levels may be managed by dam operations and may not follow natural seasonal patterns.
Low (9.22m)Normal rangeHigh (12.00m)

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 5.7 cm over the past week

-5.7 cm over 7 days

Seasonal Position

85th percentile

Based on 16 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 16 years of seasonal patterns. Moderate historical coverage. This is a historical seasonal pattern, not a forecast.

Water Level — Last 30 Days

Technical details
Current level
11.82 m
Reference value
11.82 m (rolling_6h_mean)
Percentile for date
85th percentile
Years of record
16
Source station
NECHAKO RESERVOIR AT SKINS LAKE SPILLWAY (08JA023)
Est. average depth
Relationship type
controlled_system
Mapping confidence
medium
Today's normal range
10.88–11.66 m
Same-date historical range
9.22–12.00 m
30-day change
-16.7 cm
Data confidence
medium
Observed at
Sep 20, 2026
Last snapshot
Sep 20, 2026

Data source: ECCC Water Office — Station 08JA023. Water level readings are provisional and subject to revision. This is not a navigation or flood-warning service.