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 has risen to high. Hot and dry conditions have given way to scattered rainfall and cooler temperatures across the area.
The forecast is calling for warm conditions through the weekend.
Please be extremely cautious when spending time outdoors. Avoid activities that could spark a fire and report any signs of a wildfire immediately to 310-FIRE.
A fire ban is currently in place. Learn more about what is restricted at canmore.ca/fireban.
Normal flows in the steep creeks and in the Bow River are expected this week.
Groundwater levels are average and levels in the Spray Reservoir are 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 |
Fire Ban in Place |
|
| Flood |
Bow River |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Last updated: June 6, 2025 11:45 a.m.