Today along the Bow River - June 2012

Train, on the way to McKinnon Flats.  Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012

The deck on the train track overpass, near Indus on the way to McKinnon Flats, is under repair until August 15. Traffic lights have been installed at both ends.  This train came by while we were waiting for our green light during one of shuttle runs a week ago. 

For Bow River conditions and weather forecast, click on this link:

Streamflow Advisory Overview for Alberta

Updated: June 29, 2012 9:00 AM

• There are no significant amounts of precipitation forecast for the next few days

• Water levels remain high on the rivers under advisory; caution is advised when in or around these water bodies this long weekend.

• This advisory is in effect for 7 days and will be updated if there is any change in conditions.

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

Saturday June 30 2012 at 8:00 pm

The Bow River at Banff has increased 4 cms over the past 24 hours

The Bow River at Calgary has decreased somewhat over the past 24 hours.

Bow River at Banff: 184 cms (down from 180 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: On June 27, water FLOW rate was 447 cms. The flow rate info has not been available since then. We’re guessing that it may now be in the high 300s.

The water LEVEL info is available:

June 27: 2.391.

June 28: 2.336.

June 29: 2.198

June 30: 2.085

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 536 cms (down from 632 cms)

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 42 cms (down from 62 cms)

Fish Creek: 4.5 cms (down from 6 cms)

Sheep River: 30 cms (down from 35 cms)

Highwood River near the mouth: 156 cms (down from 180 cms)

Damper on Canada Day Celebrations

It was a decent day until late aft. across most of Alta., with temps. peaking in the high 20’s across the n.

Unfortunately, tomorrow looks iffy for our birthday festivities.

Showers will develop in the A.M., and continue on and off until the eve. There could even be a t-shower around mid-day. So, best to pack a slicker and galoshes if you’ll be outside celebrating our 145th birthday, or attending the Stampeders’ season opener.

It looks better later in the eve., so fireworks displays will probably be alright. Mon., we will return to dry and milder weather, which should persist through the week

CTV Calgary Weather: Steve Rothfels