Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Today along the Bow River - August 2012

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Tuesday August 28 2012 at 8:00 pm

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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.

Bow River at Banff: 44 cms (decreased from 45 cms)
Bow River at Calgary: 118 cms (increased from 102 cms)
Bow River below Carseland Dam: 105 cms (decreased from 115 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!

- On Monday Aug 20, the flow rate of the Bow River at Calgary came down to around 105 cms for the first time since early June!

Morning Cold Front = Cooler Week

An early morning cold front Wednesday brings and end to our hot spell. For the first time this season, Calgary has had back-to-back days of 30 degree weather! Temperatures will be up to a dozen degrees lower Wednesday, follong the frontal passage. Some showers may accompany the front as it moves through Calgary,but south of the city, it should remain dry.

CTV Calgary Weather: David Spence

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