Today along the Bow River - July 2012

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Fishing buddies. Fly fisher (on left) and spin fisher.  Mid-day today near 22X/Fish Creek Park boat launch.  The gate to the boat launch was still locked.  The drift wood debris on the boat ramp had not yet been cleaned up.

Please note Special Weather Statement (below) for British Columbia.

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Streamflow Advisory Overview for Alberta

Updated Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:00 PM

A High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect for: the Bow River and its tributaries upstream of the City of Calgary, Bow River downstream of and including the City of Calgary; Oldman River downstream of and including the City of Lethbridge and the South Saskatchewan River. Although the large peaks have passed into Saskatchewan water levels remain high. This advisory is set to expire on Friday, July 6th.

Water levels in all basins of the province are generally normal to above normal for this time of year.

Wednesday July 04 2012 at 8:00 pm

Changes over the past 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bow River at Banff has decreased 11 cms over the past 24 hours. It’s actually been hovering just below 200 cms for the past 6 or 7 days.

The Bow River at Calgary has been somewhat steady over the past few days, since the most recent significant decline on June 30 to 331 cms.

Bow River at Banff: 176 cms (down from 187 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 325 cms (up from 324 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 411 cms (down from 422 cms)

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 35 cms (down from 39cms)

Fish Creek: 2.8 cms (down from 3.1 cms)

Sheep River at Okotoks: 44 cms (down from 48 cms)

Highwood River near the mouth: 105 cms (down from 116 cms)

Heating Up

Summer weather has finally arrived in southern Alberta, and just in time for the Calgary Stampede. There is still a risk of afternoon showers and thunderstorms Thursday, after which a big ridge of high pressure will keep us clear, dry, and very warm for several days. Temperatures for Friday's parade will rise from 16 at the start, to 21 degrees at the end. There will be a few clouds, and a light wind.

Even warmer weather can be expected through the weekend with temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s. Next week, we could see readings of 30 degrees or higher for several days in a row.

Hot as it will be in southern Alberta, even hotter weather will happen in BC. Environment Canada has put out a strongly worded Special Weather Statement, advising of temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s in the BC interior. The statement advises the usual stuff, such as drinking water and wearing loose clothing. It also advises British Columbians that they should not prepare meals in an oven, they should mist their bodies before sitting in front of a fan, and they should frequently visit air conditioned buildings.

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence