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If you’re planning to head out onto the Bow River sometime soon, city officials advise caution as the water flow is much higher than average.
The Calgary Fire Department says the current flow rate is 293 cubic metres per second, driven in particular by mountain runoff. That’s a higher rate than what’s been seen in the past two years.
“Melting snow in the mountains is causing very cold water temperatures, increased floating debris and high turbidity in the Bow River, which makes for very poor visibility and dangerous conditions,” said Carol Henke, public information officer with the CFD.
Crews will be monitoring the water while the advisory is in place and asks that residents avoid the area until conditions improve.

http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/officials-...iver-1.3439618