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
Very warm and dry conditions have pushed the wildfire danger in the area to high. Although we are starting to see hints of spring and green-up, there is ample dry fuel on the landscape that could fuel fast moving wildfires. Dead and dry grass carries an extreme wildfire risk at this time of year.
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 |
Fire Advisory in Place |
|
| Flood |
Bow River |
Spring Runoff Advisory |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Spring Runoff Advisory |
- |
|
| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Last updated: May 6, 2025 10:27 a.m.