Lake levels continue to decline, despite a nearly steady rain that is expected to continue throughout the week.
According to the AbitibiBowater hotline, the Rainy Lake level fell another .47 inches since Monday, registering 8.9 inches above the upper International Joine Commission rule curve. All 15 spillway gates remain fully open at the International Dam.
Namakan Lake levels also declined another 1.18 inches since Monday. The lake is now at 2.9 inches below the upper IJC rule curve, and 5.6 inches above the lower rule curve. Eight of 10 gates remain fully open at the Kettle Falls dam.
The National Weather Service reports that 2.04 inches of rain fell during the heavy storm last Friday. Three consecutive days of lighter rain followed with a 20 to 30 pecent chance of rain predicted for each day remaining this week.
Find out which gates are open along with daily flow changes on a recorded line by calling 1-800-509-5253. Other data and reports are online at www.rivergages.com.