Crimson Lake, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Crimson Lake in 13-40-8-W5.
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Crimson Lake is a locality in 13-40-8-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Crimson Lake is located at 52.4478°N, 115.0286°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4T.
The boreal forest holds Crimson Lake in a quiet embrace, where the stillness of the water reflects a sky that seems to deepen into a bruised purple as the sun slips below the horizon. It lies 10.9 km north-west of Rocky Mountain House, AB (from Rocky Mountain House, AB: bearing 318°T), and is situated 9.4 km north-north-east of Ferrier. Within this landscape, the North Saskatchewan River pulls steadily through the terrain, carving a path that defines the rugged character of the surrounding woods. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of spruce and pine, a bracing clarity that lingers long after the day has cooled. Crimson Lake sits nestled in this basin, offering a mirror to the clouds that drift over the dense, unyielding tree line. Life near Crimson Lake finds its cadence in the cycles of the seasons, moving between the vibrant activity of summer recreation and the profound, snow-muffled silence of the winter months. Crimson Lake Provincial Park draws those seeking the solitude of the wilderness, providing a space for reflection amidst the towering timber. The local economy and daily habits remain grounded in the natural bounty of the land, with the nearby North Saskatchewan River serving as a constant, rhythmic presence. Generations have gathered here to find respite, keeping the traditions of the outdoors alive while the water of Crimson Lake continues its slow, patient work of shaping the shoreline.
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| Location | Crimson Lake, 13-40-8-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.447778°N, 115.028611°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4T |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Crimson Lake, 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 Crimson Lake includes coordinates 52.447778°N, 115.028611°W, situated in 13-40-8-W5. Postal FSA: T4T. 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.