Blue Ridge, Alberta Weather
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About Blue Ridge, Alberta
Blue Ridge is a hamlet in 26-59-10-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Blue Ridge is located at 54.1250°N, 115.3778°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T7S.
Blue Ridge rests within the quiet expanse of the northern landscape, defined by the steady presence of the Athabasca River as it carves a path through the terrain. It lies 20.0 km east of Whitecourt, AB (from Whitecourt, AB: bearing 95°T), and is situated 8.2 km north-east of Lonira. The land near Blue Ridge carries a particular weight, anchored by the nearby silhouette of the House Mountain that looms against the horizon. The air here holds a crisp, persistent clarity, especially when the light of a late afternoon catches the tall grasses, turning the fields into a sea of muted bronze. Residents often look toward Leech Lake when they seek a moment of stillness, finding the water a mirror for the shifting clouds above. Further out, the natural expanse of Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park serves as a quiet refuge where the wild character of the region remains undisturbed, allowing the cycle of the seasons to dictate the pace of life. The history of Blue Ridge is defined by those who sought a living from the earth and the timber, building a life that respects the vast, demanding nature of the surroundings. Industrial activity has long shaped the local economy, with the work of men and women centered on the resources provided by the surrounding woods and the pull of the Athabasca River. Life in Blue Ridge moves with the deliberate intent of those who know how to prepare for the deep chill of winter and the sudden, frantic bloom of spring. It is a place where the work of the day leaves a physical mark, yet the community maintains a steady spirit, grounded in the simple, honest routines that have persisted for generations.
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| Location | Blue Ridge, 26-59-10-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 54.125°N, 115.377778°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T7S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Blue Ridge, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge includes coordinates 54.125000°N, 115.377778°W, situated in 26-59-10-W5. Postal FSA: T7S. 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.