The average daily diversion from the Bow River was 772 cfs ( 21.8 m3/s) over the last week. Bow flows remain strong for the time of year with the recent rainfall adding to total flows, keeping the Bow River stage at high currently. All water demand is the district is being met from river diversion only with internal storage remaining full. There are no plans to implement an allocation of water for the remainder of 2025 season however the district continues to urge users to irrigate while supply is strong.

WID records show a total of 981 irrigation systems in the WID. Of these, 778 systems have applied some water in 2025, currently 29 irrigation systems are on the role as running and applying water, a sharp decline from the 223 systems that were recorded as running prior to the most recent rainfall.

The Sunshine snow pillow has depleted for the 2025 season.

The average daily temperature in June for Strathmore was 14.5 degrees. For the month of July to date, the average daily temperature has been 15.4 degrees.

Precipitation – According to weather records, total rainfall in Strathmore in June was 103mm. Up to July 11th, Strathmore had received no rainfall according to Environment Canada.

• • Forecast for the coming week –

    Daytime highs in the mid-twenties with overnight lows in the low teens with chances of showers mixed in. Varying days of sunshine and overcast conditions are anticipated.