The Highwood River is below normal levels downstream of the canal

The Town of High River released another Highwood River water update on Friday (May 30).

Currently, the snowpack is at 38 mm of snow water equivalent, but a week earlier on May 23, the snowpack was sitting at 198 mm of snow water equivalent.

As of June, 7 2024, the snowpack was sitting at 277 mm of snow water equivalent.

This year, the Highwood River below the canal is flow at levels that are below normal levels, and a water shortage advisory remains in effect along the river.

The temperatures are forecasted to be lower this week than last week, but the Town staff are continuing to monitor the snow and river for the remainder of the hazard season.

To stay up to date on the Highwood River, head over to the Town of High River website.