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 wildfire danger in the area is low due to the rain and snow received over the past few days.
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 will increase with potential snowmelt and the rain forecast for this week. Canmore may see up to 45mm of rain in the next week.
Groundwater levels are average and levels in the Spray Reservoir are above 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 | Low |
- |
|
| Flood |
Bow River |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Spring Runoff Advisory |
- |
|
| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Last updated: May 14, 2025 9:00 a.m.