High Prairie, Alberta Weather
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About High Prairie, Alberta
High Prairie is a town in 25-74-17-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,380. High Prairie is located at 55.4322°N, 116.4944°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8S.
High Prairie rests within a wide expanse of northern landscape, defined by its proximity to the Little Mountain and the persistent, low-slung movement of the West Prairie River. It lies 64.4 km north-east of Valleyview, AB (from Valleyview, AB: bearing 50°T), and is situated 9.5 km east-south-east of Aggie. The light here possesses a singular, bruised clarity during the late afternoon, casting long shadows that seem to stretch toward the horizon with a quiet, deliberate weight. The air holds a crispness that clarifies the distance, grounding the settlement in a terrain where the sky feels vast and unencumbered, mirroring the flat, steady pull of the earth itself. Agricultural production has long defined the local economy, with the surrounding fields contributing to the regional output of grain and livestock that keeps High Prairie functioning through the changing seasons. The industry remains anchored to the land, reflecting a history of settlement that prioritized the fertile potential of the soil and the convenience of nearby waterways. Work in these parts often begins before the sun fully clears the trees, with the hum of machinery serving as a constant, rhythmic pulse beneath the silence of the northern plains. Cultural life in High Prairie finds expression in the shared gatherings that mark the calendar, often drawing residents toward the natural beauty of the nearby Winagami Lake Provincial Park for recreation and respite. The social character of the people is marked by a directness of speech and a focus on the immediate needs of neighbors, a habit formed by the demands of a northern climate. Traditions here are kept close, maintained through a collective awareness of the landscape and a reliance on the quiet endurance required to thrive in a place where the seasons dictate the pace of every day.
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| Location | High Prairie, 25-74-17-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55.432222°N, 116.494444°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 High Prairie, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for High Prairie, 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 High Prairie includes coordinates 55.432222°N, 116.494444°W, situated in 25-74-17-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.