Fort Vermilion, Alberta Weather
Fort Vermilion, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Fort Vermilion in 24-108-13-W5.
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About Fort Vermilion, Alberta
Fort Vermilion is a hamlet in 24-108-13-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Fort Vermilion is located at 58.3900°N, 116.0167°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T0H.
Fort Vermilion rests upon the quiet, expansive northern landscape where the horizon stretches wide beneath a sky that seems to hold the weight of the seasons. It lies 32.3 km north-east of La Crête, AB (from La Crête, AB: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.6 km south-south-east of Boyer. The earth here carries the enduring influence of the Peace River, which marks the edge of the settlement with a slow, deliberate current that catches the low-angled sun in a shimmer of pale gold. Only seven kilometers away, the Boyer River winds through the terrain, a smaller pulse in the silence of the land. In the long, deepening hours of dusk, the air grows crisp and still, carrying the scent of damp soil and the distant, cooling breath of the northern woods. The history of Fort Vermilion is rooted in the early fur trade, established as a vital node for those navigating the northern waterways. This legacy of exchange and survival has shaped a local economy that remains deeply connected to the land, focusing on agriculture and forestry as the primary engines of industry. Men and women work the fields and manage the timber with a steady, pragmatic patience, understanding that the cycle of growth is dictated by the harsh, honest requirements of the northern climate. Life in Fort Vermilion moves with the necessity of these tasks, where the harvest and the preparation for the long winter serve as the primary markers of the passing year. The cultural character of Fort Vermilion reflects a profound Indigenous heritage, shaped by generations who have lived alongside the waterways and forests for centuries. Traditions are kept alive through the quiet continuity of daily life, where the knowledge of the land is passed forward and the seasonal changes are met with a shared, unspoken respect. While the settlement does not boast grand monuments or institutions, the strength of the people lies in their resilience and the straightforward hospitality offered to those who travel this far north. On clear evenings, the silence of the landscape feels heavy and profound, offering a rare clarity that reminds one of the vast, unpopulated reaches that lie beyond the reach of modern noise.
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| Location | Fort Vermilion, 24-108-13-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 58.39°N, 116.016667°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T0H |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Fort Vermilion, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fort Vermilion, 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 Fort Vermilion includes coordinates 58.390000°N, 116.016667°W, situated in 24-108-13-W5. Postal FSA: T0H. 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.