Today along the Bow River - July 2012

Take out at Mac late this afternoon.  
Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012

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.

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

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.

Thursday July 12 2012 at 8:00 pm

Changes over the past 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bow River at Banff has decreased 4 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 190 cms.

The Bow River at Calgary has increased 28 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 284 cms.

Bow River at Banff: 190 cms (down from 194 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 284 cms (up from 256 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 252 cms (down from 263 cms)

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 15 cms (down from 24 cms)

Highwood River near the mouth: 45 cms (down from 50 cms)

T'S NOT THE HEAT, IT'S THE HUMIDITY!

Moist air will likely linger in Calgary and southern Alberta for another week. The dew point hit 20 in Calgary Thursday, which is very unusual. Despite that, humidex levels reached only 33. Friday should be a bit quieter, with fewer showers and storms than Thursday. Late in the day, there will be showers west of the city, and Calgary can expect to get wet with evening showers on Saturday and rain to close out the Stampede on Sunday

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence