Grimshaw, Alberta Weather
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About Grimshaw, Alberta
Grimshaw is a town in 17-83-23-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,601. Grimshaw is located at 56.1886°N, 117.6058°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8S.
Grimshaw sits firmly upon the expansive, open plateaus of northern Alberta, where the horizon stretches wide enough to swallow the light of a long, lingering dusk. It lies 19.7 km west-south-west of Peace River, AB (from Peace River, AB: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.3 km east-north-east of Berwyn. The land around Grimshaw rises toward the distant, rolling presence of the Whitemud Hills, creating a horizon that feels both protective and immense under the vast northern sky. To the east, the Smoky River carves its way through the landscape about 15 km away, while the quiet waters of Cardinal Lake rest 9 km to the west. Nearby, the shores of Lac Cardinal and the protected woodlands of Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park, located 6 km from the center, offer a refuge where the air carries the sharp, clean scent of poplar and spruce, marking the transition between the agricultural plains and the wilder reaches of the north. The history of Grimshaw is rooted in the persistence of those who turned this stubborn, fertile soil into a cornerstone of regional agriculture. Grain elevators once defined the silhouette of Grimshaw, serving as tall, wooden sentinels that marked the pulse of a local economy built upon the steady harvest of the surrounding fields. While the heavy machinery of modern farming has replaced the horse-drawn plow, the industry remains deeply tied to the rhythms of the growing season and the shipment of crops by rail. This dedication to the land has fostered an atmosphere of practical industry, where the machinery hums with a focused, steady intensity throughout the harvest months, and the local economy continues to pivot on the resilience of those who cultivate the earth. Life in Grimshaw maintains a character defined by the quiet strength of its residents and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds them. The proximity to Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park provides a common ground for social gatherings and seasonal recreation, where families find balance against the backdrop of the lake. Winter brings a profound, crystalline silence that settles over the frozen terrain, turning the evenings into a study of deep blues and brilliant, piercing starlight. While Grimshaw does not seek the clamor of wider fame, the spirit of the place lives in the neighborly exchange of stories at the local markets and the shared endurance of the northern climate, ensuring that the identity of the people remains as clear and unyielding as the winter frost.
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| Location | Grimshaw, 17-83-23-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 56.188611°N, 117.605833°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T8S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Grimshaw, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grimshaw, 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 Grimshaw includes coordinates 56.188611°N, 117.605833°W, situated in 17-83-23-W5. Postal FSA: T8S. 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.