Bowness, Alberta Weather
Bowness, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bowness in Calgary.
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About Bowness, Alberta
Bowness is a urban community in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Bowness is located at 51.0867°N, 114.1819°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T3B.
Bowness rests upon a broad, elevated terrace overlooking the Bow River, where the horizon is defined by the distant prominence of Nose Hill. It lies 9.8 km west-north-west of Calgary, AB (from Calgary, AB: bearing 298°T), and is situated 4.1 km east-south-east of Keith. The air here holds a crisp, kinetic quality, carrying the scent of damp stone and pine as the current pulls steadily eastward. At dusk, the light stretches thin and pale across the open ground, turning the river into a ribbon of hammered silver that cuts through the quiet elevation of the land. Nearby, the landscape remains anchored by the expanse of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, situated 15 km away, while the distant presence of Glenmore Reservoir lies 12 km from the heart of the neighborhood. Originally established as a distinct village before becoming a neighborhood of Calgary, Bowness retains a character shaped by its rugged topography and the presence of the water. The local economy and daily life move with a steady, pragmatic grace, reflecting a history that once prioritized recreation and outdoor gathering along the riverbanks. Residents often look toward the northern rise of Nose Hill, a landmark that anchors the north side of the city and defines the local skyline. The pace of Bowness feels deliberate, marked by the sound of wind moving through the valley and the persistent, low-frequency hum of the Bow River navigating its bed.
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| Location | Bowness, Calgary, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.086667°N, 114.181944°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T3B |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Bowness, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bowness, 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 Bowness includes coordinates 51.086667°N, 114.181944°W, situated in Calgary. Postal FSA: T3B. 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.