Today along the Bow River - June 2012

A gaggle of Canada Geese on the Bow River. Photo, Copyright © Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012

According to Wikipedia: "A gaggle is a term of venery for a flock of geese that isn't in flight; in flight, the group can be called a skein. In terms of geese, a gaggle is equal to at least five geese."

So, it's official. Earlier this evening, we spotted this gaggle of Canada Geese along the Bow River.

Actually, they were on a small island, in a somewhat braided section of the river. The main Bow River channel is in the background. The side channel is in the foreground.

Thursday June 14 2012 at 8:00 pm

The Bow River in Calgary has been more or less steady over the past 24 hours.

Bow River at Calgary: 286 cms

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 42 cms

Fish Creek: 4 cms

Highwood River near the mouth: 82 cms

Total Bow River flow below Highwood: 414 cms

Rainy 'til Friday Afternoon

A whole lot of rain will fall on southern Alberta between the time you read this, and noon Friday. A Low pressure system exiting the province east of Calgary, will draw rain down from the northwest into the city Thursday night and Friday morning. Total rainfall could reach 20 mm in Calgary. Shortly after noon, the sky should begin to clear, and it will be dry but cool for the Stampeders' evening game.

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence - Updated: Thu Jun. 14 2012 18:51:24