Today along the Bow River - July 2012

Take out today after an early morning float. 
Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All Rights Reserved 2012

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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.

Sunday July 15 2012 at 8:00 pm

Changes over the past 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bow River at Banff has increased 29 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 218 cms.

The Bow River at Calgary has increased 14 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 342 cms.

Bow River at Banff: 218 cms (up from 189 cms)

Bow River at Cochrane: 335 cms (up from 333 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 342 cms (up from 328 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 326 cms (up from 318 cms)

Elbow River below Glenmore dam: 9 cms (down from 17 cms)

Highwood River near the mouth: 42 cms (down from 47 cms)

Wet Weather for Calgary 

A very broad upper low is bringing rain and unsettled weather to Calgary and the surrounding area for the next 24 hours. Rainfall accumulations for the city should hit about 25 mm by the time it clears out on Monday. 

CTV Calgary Weather: Steve Rothfels