5 Jan 2022: Reservoir Update

  • Reservoir level has decreased from 2794.60 feet to 2794.37 feet in the past 13 days.
  • Currently, Skins Lake Spillway discharge is 40 m3/s, where it will be maintained approximately for the duration of the winter, as per Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program guidelines.
  • Nechako River flow discharge changes in the past 13 days at various locations are as follows:
    • Flow at Nautley increased from 6 m3/s to 8 m3/s
    • Flow at Cheslatta decreased from 42 m3/s to 37 m3/s
    • Flow at Vanderhoof decreased from 58 m3/s to 56 m3/s
  • Twenty-six (26) mm of precipitation was observed last week and twenty-three (23) mm of precipitation is expected for next week.
  • Real-time and historical information on reservoir activity, can be viewed at any time by clicking here. Please see images below for further details regarding current reservoir conditions.