Island Lake, Alberta Weather
Island Lake, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Island Lake in 35-67-24-W4.
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About Island Lake, Alberta
Island Lake is a summer village in 35-67-24-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 174. Island Lake is located at 54.8425°N, 113.5503°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T9S.
Island Lake rests within a quiet expanse of northern woods, where the air holds the sharp, clean scent of spruce and damp earth. It lies 22.1 km north-west of Athabasca, AB (from Athabasca, AB: bearing 309°T), and is situated 2.6 km south-south-east of Grosmont. The landscape sits low and patient, defined by the proximity of the Athabasca River, which pulls the horizon toward its flow just six kilometers away. At dusk, the light here stretches thin and pale across the surface of the water, turning the reeds into dark, ink-drawn lines against the sky. While Island Lake maintains a modest presence on the map, its character is formed by the stillness of the surrounding forest and the deep, seasonal shifts that dictate the quiet life of the land. The history of Island Lake is marked by the steady, pragmatic efforts of those who settled the fringe of the boreal forest to harvest the timber and work the ground. While the daily pace remains dictated by the sun and the turning seasons, the presence of Cross Lake Provincial Park twenty-six kilometers away draws those who seek the solitude of the northern wild. Local life moves with a deliberate, singular focus, whether tending to small-scale industry or navigating the vast, forested reaches that define the region. Life at Island Lake persists in a state of watchful calm, reflecting the enduring nature of a landscape that asks little from the world but expects a measure of respect in return.
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| Location | Island Lake, 35-67-24-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 54.8425°N, 113.550278°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T9S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Island Lake, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Island Lake, 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 Island Lake includes coordinates 54.842500°N, 113.550278°W, situated in 35-67-24-W4. Postal FSA: T9S. 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.