During the high-hazard season, the Town of Canmore monitors the overall risk profile of the community by evaluating wildfire threat, high water levels, and drought/water restrictions. In the table below, you can follow the current status of the significant hazards in the Canmore area, as well as a summary of how those hazards are impacting or interacting with each other.
Use the information in the table to understand what actions you need to take and how you can keep our community safe.
Current Hazard Summary
The current wildfire danger is high. It is important to note that the danger remains low to moderate in much of the forested and mountain regions where snow remains on the ground. The risk over the coming days is in the open and exposed areas, with forecasted warmer temperatures and anticipated winds. Any wildfires that ignite in these conditions have the potential to grow quickly and be difficult to contain if they are spreading through dead and dry grass.
Before you light any fire, read the Town of Canmore's Fire Bylaw and check albertafirebans.ca. Report all wildfires to 310-FIRE.
Flows in steep creeks and the Bow River may increase with potential snowmelt.
Groundwater levels are below average. Levels in the Spray Reservoir are slighly below the lower quartile.
To learn more about the hazards that the Town of Canmore monitors and what each risk or level means, click on the name of the hazard in the table below.
| Hazard | Status (Risk/Level) | Action | |
| Fire | High | - | |
| Flood |
Bow River |
Spring Runoff Advisory |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Spring Runoff Advisory |
- |
|
| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Last updated: April 28, 2025 2:16 p.m.