Edson, Alberta Weather

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About Edson, Alberta

Edson is a town in 53-17-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 8,374. Edson is located at 53.5836°N, 116.4328°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T7E.

Edson sits firmly within the boreal landscape, defined by the steady, persistent presence of the McLeod River that carves a path through the surrounding terrain. It lies 77.2 km east-north-east of Hinton, AB (from Hinton, AB: bearing 75°T), and is situated 6.8 km east-north-east of Ansell. The history of Edson emerged from the necessity of transit and the ambition of those carving paths through the dense timber and muskeg of the region. Economic life here has long looked toward the extraction of natural resources, with oil, gas, and forestry providing the backbone for the livelihoods of those who reside here. The rhythm of the day is marked by the movement of heavy machinery and the shifting of freight, occupations that demand a stoic endurance against the long winters. When the light fades, the orange glow of industrial activity often meets the deep, cooling blue of the northern sky, highlighting the intersection of human endeavor and the vast, quiet wilderness that presses in from every side. Cultural character in Edson reflects the practical nature of a population that values self-reliance and the simple comforts of a northern life. Residents often look toward the natural beauty found nearby, such as the quiet stillness of Lambert Pond or the expansive, protected reaches of Sundance Provincial Park, for respite and recreation. Local traditions remain anchored in community gatherings and the shared experience of surviving the seasonal extremes, where the air grows sharp enough to catch in the throat. While no single famous figure defines the identity of Edson, the collective spirit of the people carries a weight of independence, shaped by the land and the McLeod River that flows perpetually toward the horizon.

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About This Edson, Alberta Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Edson, 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 Edson includes coordinates 53.583611°N, 116.432778°W, situated in 53-17-W5. Postal FSA: T7E. 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.