Today along the Bow River - August 2012

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Over the past 36 hours, the Bow River at Calgary has decreased to below 150 cms for the first time since early June!

The flow rate changes have been erratic, to say the least!

At 6:00 am yesterday (Aug 15), the flow rate was at about 170 cms, a range it had been in since Aug 03.

By 12:00 noon, it had dropped to 101 cms, a decrease of almost 70 cms!!

It bounced around just above that level for a few hours, but by 5:00 pm, it was back down to 100 cms.

Two hours later, by 7:00 pm, it was up to 132 cms. And it has remained in that range over the past 24 hours.

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Thursday August 16 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 decreased 4 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 65 cms.

The Bow River at Calgary increased 15 cms over the past 24 hours, and is at 135 cms.

Bow River at Banff: 65 cms (decreased from 69 cms)

Bow River at Cochrane: 169 cms (unchanged from 169 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 135 cms (increased from 120 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 142 cms (decreased from 164 cms)

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

- On Friday August 03, the flow rate of the Bow River at Calgary came down to below 200 cms for the first time since early June!

- On Wednesday Aug 15, the flow rate of the Bow River at Calgary came down to below 150 cms for the first time since early June! 

Sun until Sunday

Ten records were shattered in S. Alta. this morning, the coldest being Rocky Mtn. House, Crowsnest Pass, and Waterton Lakes dipping to 0C! Fri. morning will be slightly less cold, so no more frosts are expected. With salubrious sunshine and light winds, temps. will be at least seasonal tomorrow and milder on the weekend. The only fly in our ointment will be the chance of t-showers developing Sun. eve. Enjoy summer – it doesn’t last long in these parts.

CTV Calgary Weather: Steve Rothfels