Bitumount, Alberta Weather
Bitumount, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bitumount in 1-97-11-W4.
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About Bitumount, Alberta
Bitumount is a locality in 1-97-11-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Bitumount is located at 57.3867°N, 111.6461°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T9K.
Bitumount rests along the quiet, heavy currents of the Athabasca River, holding a position of stillness near the Fort Hills. It lies 78.7 km north-north-west of Fort McMurray, AB (from Fort McMurray, AB: bearing 347°T), and is situated 23.0 km north of Fort McKay. The earth here carries the dark, viscous weight of bitumen, a landscape defined by the convergence of raw geology and the boreal woods. Susan Lake sits silent and distant about 6 km away, reflecting the pale, northern light that stretches thin and silver across the horizon as the day wanes. The air holds a sharp, clean clarity that settles into the lungs, carrying the scent of damp earth and deep, undisturbed muskeg. Bitumount stands as a relic of early industrial ambition, where the remnants of processing plants rise against the backdrop of the trees like iron skeletons. This site reflects the persistent search for energy in the northern wilderness, a pursuit that has long driven the economy of the surrounding region. While the machinery has grown quiet, the presence of these structures offers a stark contrast to the wild, untamed banks of the Athabasca River. Life here is defined by the endurance of the land itself, which slowly reclaims the footprints of those who once sought to unlock the secrets buried beneath the surface.
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| Location | Bitumount, 1-97-11-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 57.386667°N, 111.646111°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T9K |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Bitumount, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bitumount, Alberta, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bitumount includes coordinates 57.386667°N, 111.646111°W, situated in 1-97-11-W4. Postal FSA: T9K. Telephone area code: 403, 587, 780, 825, 368. Timezone: Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.