Source of Levels

In order to get levels for Pelican Lake there are two gauges available giving near real time levels on the internet. The north gauge is near the bridge on PTH 18 about 2 kilometers north of Ninette. The levels are at North gauge 

To calculate the level add 404.375 to the reading to get the level in meters, divide by 0.3048 for feet.

The second gauge is at the south end on the outlet control structure. The levels are at  South gauge  (add 1 meter)

The north gauge is only on line from March 1 to October 31. There are often difficulties with the south gauge. As the chart below posted by Manitoba shows the south gauge almost always registers a higher level. Sometimes the difference is too large and has to be reset, note the gaps in the readings, so use those readings with caution. The updated chart is posted on the government's  website once or twice a week at Flood Forecast Center 

 When the wind blows northwest or southeast the  downwind level is higher. For example with a northwest wind of 15 kph the south end will be about 16 mm higher than the real  level or about 32 mm higher than the north. At 30 kph about 65 mm, at 50 kph about 150 mm.mm.This does not include waves.    It gets more complicated when the wind blows from other directions because of the lake's shape and the high valley walls. When the wind is modest and blowing from the northeast or southwest the level at both ends should be unaffected. 

Here is a good site for wind and other weather information Mb Ag weather Ninette