Crossfield, Alberta Weather
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About Crossfield, Alberta
Crossfield is a town in 26-28-1-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,599. Crossfield is located at 51.4306°N, 114.0308°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4B.
Crossfield sits amidst the expansive prairie sky where the horizon stretches thin and taut, anchored to the earth by the subtle rise of The Sharp Hill nearby. It lies 15.4 km north of Airdrie, AB (from Airdrie, AB: bearing 356°T), and is situated 14.8 km west-north-west of Kersey. The air here holds a crisp, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of the distant horizon, especially as the late sun turns the stubble fields into long, amber shadows. Beyond the immediate reach of the fields, the Rosebud River traces its path across the landscape some 12 km away, a quiet artery in a region defined by its agricultural roots and steady, deliberate pace. While Big Hill Springs Provincial Park lies 32 km away, the immediate surroundings of Crossfield remain defined by the open, working prairie that demands a certain resilience from those who dwell upon it. The history of Crossfield reflects the persistence of the early settlers who broke this ground to establish a life centered on grain and cattle, foundations that continue to influence the local economy today. While the town maintains a quiet character, the industry of Crossfield is marked by a blend of agricultural heritage and modern enterprise, reflecting the practical ingenuity of its people. Life in Crossfield keeps its own tempo, favoring the visibility of stars over the glare of distant urban centers and the quiet observation of the seasons as they turn across the plains. Whether one is watching the harvest or the first frost, Crossfield offers a grounded existence where the scale of the sky reminds every resident of their place within the wider, open reaches of the land.
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| Location | Crossfield, 26-28-1-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51.430556°N, 114.030833°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4B |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Crossfield, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Crossfield, 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 Crossfield includes coordinates 51.430556°N, 114.030833°W, situated in 26-28-1-W5. Postal FSA: T4B. 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.