The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation reports ice has broken up on the lower Assiniboine River over the past 24 hours and flows freely through to the Forks in Winnipeg.

The flow along the lower Assiniboine will be increased to 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) today. Flows into the Portage Reservoir will be closely monitored in case further adjustments to the operation of the Portage Diversion are required.

Flows will be increased along the Fairford River Water Control Structure (FRWCS) to maximum its discharge as ice conditions will allow an increase downstream of the Fairford River, Lake St. Martin and the Dauphin River. The water is currently flowing through the FRWCS at 8,200 cfs.  Its maximum capacity sees 10,500 cfs.

Lake Manitoba currently stands at 813.15 ft above sea level. It's above normal operating range but is below flood stage for structures, which is 814 ft.  Lake St. Martin currently stands at 801.05 ft. At this level structures are protected by the emergency dike system and on properties with permanent flood protection.