Cochrane, Alberta Weather
Cochrane, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cochrane in 2,3-26-4-W5.
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About Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane is a town in 2,3-26-4-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of 32,199. Cochrane is located at 51.2067°N, 114.4669°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4C.
Cochrane sits perched upon the high, wind-swept benches near the Big Hill, overlooking the persistent, silver-grey pulse of the Bow River. It lies 32.9 km west-south-west of Airdrie, AB (from Airdrie, AB: bearing 253°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-west of Glenbow. The land here holds a particular quality of light at dusk, when the shadows stretch long and thin across the grass, turning the horizon into a sharp silhouette that feels both ancient and immediate. To the north, the surface of Cochrane Lake catches the fading sun, while the cool, sheltered air near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park offers a quiet respite from the open exposure of the surrounding slopes. The history of Cochrane reflects a steady persistence, rooted in the hard work of those who first recognized the value of these valley corridors and the endurance required to survive the winters. Today, the economy of Cochrane balances a legacy of ranching with the modern needs of a growing population that relies on the steady flow of the Bow River for its character and vitality. Locals often gather where the air feels crisp and clear, maintaining a tradition of neighborly exchange that defines the daily movement of the people. Through every change, Cochrane keeps a distinct, rugged identity, anchored by the landscape and the simple, honest presence of the terrain.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Cochrane, 2,3-26-4-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.206667°N, 114.466944°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4C |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Cochrane, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cochrane, 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 Cochrane includes coordinates 51.206667°N, 114.466944°W, situated in 2,3-26-4-W5. Postal FSA: T4C. 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.