Western Irrigation District
Quality Water | Western Legacy | Since 1894
We are no longer accepting applications for Irrigation Acres for the 2026 season.
Information on next steps will be coming soon.
Please reach out to our office at 403-934-3542 if you need assistance.
Water Operations Update
- Water
diversion from the Bow River stopped for the 2026 water season on
September 30th. Drawdown of internal storage and winterizing of the system
will begin immediately.
- The system is now off for the season, no water is available until the 2027 season begins next April.
- The Sunshine snow pillow is currently depleted. Updates on the 2027 snowpack will begin once accumulation begins.
- According to Environment Canada, the onset of fall and the month of October is forecast to bring slightly higher than normal daily highs. Daytime highs are predicted to be in high teens to low twenties with overnight temperatures in the low single digits over the first 2 weeks of October.
- The Bow River supplied all WID water needs in 2026. No water shortage issues arose during the recent water season and current river flows are considered to be normal seasonal flows for the time of year.
IMPORTANT WATER USE UPDATES
WID Water Advisory is at Level 0
