Gilt Edge, Alberta Weather
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About Gilt Edge, Alberta
Gilt Edge is a locality in 17-46-5-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Gilt Edge is located at 52.9606°N, 110.7031°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T9W.
Gilt Edge sits amidst the expansive, open horizon of the Alberta plains, where the sky claims more space than the earth itself. It lies 17.5 km north-east of Wainwright, AB (from Wainwright, AB: bearing 36°T), and is situated 8.1 km west-south-west of Hope Valley. The terrain surrounding Gilt Edge remains defined by the persistent sweep of the wind and the quiet endurance of the soil, with the POW Hill rising as a singular landmark against the vast, pale expanse. The Battle River traces a slow, deliberate path through the wider landscape some eight kilometres away, while the deeper stillness of Battensby Lake rests approximately fourteen kilometres distant. During the long, slanted hours of late afternoon, the light catches the dried grasses, turning the fields into a muted bronze that shifts with every passing cloud. The air here holds a crisp, dry clarity that sharpens the edges of the horizon, grounding the observer in a land that feels both ancient and exposed. Agriculture dictates the pulse of Gilt Edge, as the seasonal demands of the harvest cycle continue to shape the daily lives of those who work the land. The heritage of the region is built upon this resilience, where the labor of generations has left a quiet mark on the fence lines and the weathered architecture of the local farmsteads. While the pace of the modern world operates elsewhere, Gilt Edge maintains a focus on the immediate tasks of the season, moving in alignment with the turning of the sun and the needs of the fields. Even in the height of summer, there is a perceptible patience in the way the land holds its own, offering a sense of stability that persists long after the work of the day is done.
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| Location | Gilt Edge, 17-46-5-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.960556°N, 110.703056°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T9W |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Gilt Edge, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gilt Edge, 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 Gilt Edge includes coordinates 52.960556°N, 110.703056°W, situated in 17-46-5-W4. Postal FSA: T9W. 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.