Today along the Bow River - July 2012

The Office cruising by, today late morning.  
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Bow River upstream of Calgary is rising due to melting of mountain snowpack and glacier.

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Streamflow Advisory Overview for Alberta

Updated Wednesday, July 11, 2012 11:30 AM

• Above normal temperatures are forecast for the next several days.

• Bow River upstream of Calgary is rising due to melting of mountain snowpack and glacier.

• 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 the City of Calgary due to melting of mountain snowpack and glacier.

A High Streamflow Advisory has been ended for the Bow River downstream of and including the City of Calgary and river levels are falling slowly. Streamflow conditions in the province are generally normal to above normal at this time of year.

Wednesday July 11 2012 at 8:00 pm

Changes over the past 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bow River at Banff increased 6 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 194 cms.

The Bow River at Calgary has decreased 2 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 256 cms.

Bow River at Banff: 194 cms (up from 188 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 256 cms (down from 258 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 263 cms (down from 296 cms)

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 24 cms (up from 16 cms)

Fish Creek: 1.3 cms (unchanged from 1.3 cms)

Sheep River at Okotoks: 30 cms (down from 31 cms)

Highwood River near the mouth: 50 cms (down from 54 cms)

COOLER WEATHER FRIDAY

There is a break for those who've had enough of the hot weather. A weak cold front will come through the Calgary area late Thursday afternoon, and leave us with some cooler weather on Friday. Ahead of the front, Thursday's temperatures will climb back to the high 20s. The front is very week and may (or may not) trigger some showers and thunderstorms as it comes through. Warmer, but more unsettled weather returns for the weekend.

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence