Weekly Water Operations Update
The average daily diversion from the Bow River was 986 cfs (28 m3/s) over the last week. Bow flows remain strong flowing averaging 6,357 cfs (180 m3/s) which is considered to be high flow and so now is the time to take advantage of the strong water supply while it exists as it will drop to a low flow stage in the coming weeks, limiting the WID diversion to 400 cfs (11.3 m3/s)
WID records show a total of 981 irrigation systems in the WID. Of these 667 systems have applied water in 2025, currently 202 irrigation systems on average are running this week.
Snow pack has depleted for the year, run-off was complete just shy of 2 weeks earlier than last year.
The average daily temperature in May was 19.0 degrees and in June up to the 17th was 21.6 degrees.
Precipitation – According to weather records, rainfall in the Strathmore area is approximately 29 mm below the YTD long term average so far in 2025
- In total, Strathmore has recorded 166 mm of rainfall through May and June so far.
- The historical average over this time period is 195 mm.
- Forecast for this week – Daytime highs are predicted to be in the mid 20’s until the weekend when temps are expected to drop to the low double digits for daytime temps, and into single digits overnight. Precipitation totals from 95 to 105 mm are expected to accompany the cooler temperatures.
Demand remains higher than average for water which is expected to lower with the coming weather forecast. WID currently does not anticipate any water restrictions to be put in place in the next week. Reservoir storage upstream of Calgary, as well as WID internal storage facilities are full at this time to maximize water availability and reduce pressures should precipitation be limited in the coming months.
IMPORTANT WATER USE UPDATES
WID Water Advisory is at Level 0
Western Irrigation District
Serving Irrigators East of Calgary for More Than 75 Years
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The average daily diversion from the Bow River was 986 cfs (28 m3/s) over the last week. Bow flows remain strong flowing averaging 6,357 cfs (180 m3/s) which is considered to be high flow and so now is the time to take advantage of the strong water supply while it exists as it will drop to a low flow stage in the coming weeks, limiting the WID diversion to 400 cfs (11.3 m3/s)
WID records show a total of 981 irrigation systems in the WID. Of these 667 systems have applied water in 2025, currently 202 irrigation systems on average are running this week.
Snow pack has depleted for the year, run-off was complete just shy of 2 weeks earlier than last year.
The average daily temperature in May was 19.0 degrees and in June up to the 17th was 21.6 degrees.
Precipitation – According to weather records, rainfall in the Strathmore area is approximately 29 mm below the YTD long term average so far in 2025
- In total, Strathmore has recorded 166 mm of rainfall through May and June so far.
- The historical average over this time period is 195 mm.
- Forecast for this week – Daytime highs are predicted to be in the mid 20’s until the weekend when temps are expected to drop to the low double digits for daytime temps, and into single digits overnight. Precipitation totals from 95 to 105 mm are expected to accompany the cooler temperatures.
Demand remains higher than average for water which is expected to lower with the coming weather forecast. WID currently does not anticipate any water restrictions to be put in place in the next week. Reservoir storage upstream of Calgary, as well as WID internal storage facilities are full at this time to maximize water availability and reduce pressures should precipitation be limited in the coming months.