Today along the Bow River - August 2012

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The flow rate of the Bow River at Calgary has come down to below 200 cms for the first time since early June!

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Friday August 03 2012 at 8:00 pm

Streamflow conditions in the province are generally normal to above normal at this time of year.

Changes over the past 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bow River at Banff has decreased 5 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 94 cms.

The Bow River at Calgary has decreased 15 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 190 cms.

Bow River at Banff: 94 cms (down from 99 cms)

Bow River at Cochrane: 200 cms (down from 213 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 190 cms (down from 205 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 216 cms (up from 228 cms)

(On Thursday July 27, the Bow River at Calgary had decreased 60 cms, from 273 down to 213.)

Warm August Long Weekend

It's the August long weekend, and most of it will be sunny and warm. Saturday will be the sunniest day, with highs in the mid to high twenties. Sunday afternoon there is a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm. A better chance for late day showers and storms comes on Monday, which will also be the warmest day of the long weekend, with temperatures in many parts of the province nudging 30.

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence