The Calgary Fire Department is warning people to stay off the Bow River.

Officials say the river is flowing higher than average, and runoff from melting snow in the mountains is causing cold-water temperatures.

“The current flow rate on the Bow River is at 298 m3/s, which is higher than the average flow rate for this time of year,” CFD spokesperson Carol Henke explained. “Runoff from melting snow in the mountains is causing cold-water temperatures, and when combined with high flow rates makes the river conditions dangerous.”

Calgarians are also urged to exercise caution around river banks because the fast-moving water can cause erosion and river banks can collapse.

With a higher-than-average flow rate for this time of year, The Calgary Fire Department is advising Calgarians against boating and all other watercraft activities on the Bow River. More info: https://t.co/T5fmOF3Ch5 #yycsafety pic.twitter.com/TZxLgFSP6g — City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) May 28, 2018

Members of Calgary Fire Department Aquatics Team will be monitoring the river while the advisory is in place.

Flow level monitors can be seen at rivers.alberta.ca.