Today along the Bow River - June 2012

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During a shuttle run a few days ago, just before the Bow River blew out again, we noticed an eagle feasting on some kind of 'river kill' that was tangled up in the mid-stream 'wood'. A magpie was helping out.

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Streamflow Advisory Overview for Alberta

Issued: June 27, 2012 7:30 AM -

• The forecast precipitation amounts did not occur in the forecasted areas. Since Tuesday morning, on average, less than 20 mm fell in the Bow and the Oldman River basins. Up to 120 mm fell near Youngstown in the Sounding Creek basin east of Hanna.

A High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect for the Bow River and its tributaries upstream of Calgary

A High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect for the Bow River downstream of and including the City of Calgary

High Streamflow Advisories remain in effect for the Highwood River and Sheep River.

Wednesday June 27 2012 at 8:00 pm

The Bow River at Banff has decreased 35 cms over the past 24 hours

The Bow River at Calgary has increased 26 cms over the past 24 hours.

Bow River at Banff: 216 cms (down from 251 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 447 cms (up from 421 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 774 cms (up from 738 cms)

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 71 cms (down from 74 cms)

Fish Creek: 13 cms (up from 9 cms)

Sheep River: 58 cms (up from 56 cms)

Highwood River near the mouth: 313 cms (up from 220 cms)

Sunny & Warm

A weak ridge of high pressure will build over southern Alberta Thursday and Friday, giving us a mainly sunny sky, with temperatures near average. Don't expect a big heat wave, but with the sunshine and temperatures in the low 20s, it will be much more comfortable than in recent days.

The Canada Day long weekend won't be a washout, but there will be some showers Saturday and Sunday. We can expect the showers in the afternoon on Saturday, and in the morning on Sunday. When the showers end Sunday, the rest of the day will be cloudy. Sunshine returns for the holiday Monday, and temperatures will climb back to the low 20s.

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence