Jasper, Alberta Weather
Jasper, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Jasper in 16-45-1-W6.
Flight conditions near Jasper. Data source: locating…
About Jasper, Alberta
Jasper is a locality in 16-45-1-W6, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,738. Jasper is located at 52.8778°N, 118.0831°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T7V.
Jasper rests within the vast, protected expanse of Jasper National Park of Canada, held in the quiet grip of the surrounding peaks. It lies 68.7 km south-south-west of Hinton, AB (from Hinton, AB: bearing 211°T), and is situated 11.5 km east of Geikie. The Athabasca River carves a path through the valley floor, its cold, clear waters moving with a steady, glacial persistence that defines the local topography. Above the settlement, the sharp silhouette of the Indian Ridge rises, anchoring the horizon against the sky. Beauvert Lake sits nearby, a mirror for the shifting clouds, while the distant, crystalline presence of Angel Glacier serves as a frozen sentinel, visible to those who look toward the heights where the air grows thin and sharp. The history of Jasper began as a node for trade and transit, evolving from the early movements of Indigenous peoples and fur traders into a hub for those drawn to the wilderness. Today, the economy of Jasper centers on the stewardship of the landscape, with tourism and park management serving as the primary engines of local activity. Residents and visitors alike engage with a rhythm dictated by the seasons, where the arrival of winter snows or the short, intense bloom of summer determines the pulse of daily affairs. Business here operates under the watchful eyes of conservation authorities, ensuring that the development of the village remains secondary to the integrity of the wild surroundings. Life in Jasper possesses a deliberate, focused character, shaped by the sheer scale of the mountains that hem it in. The cultural identity of Jasper finds expression in the shared reverence for the natural world, a sentiment that informs everything from local gatherings to the quiet habits of those who reside here year-round. While no singular, globally famous figure claims Jasper as their primary origin, the settlement hosts a persistent community of mountaineers, guides, and artists who find substance in the isolation. As the light fades at dusk, the shadows lengthen across the valley, and the scent of pine and glacial silt settles over the streets, marking the end of another day spent in the shadow of the peaks.
Live animated radar for Jasper and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Jasper, 16-45-1-W6, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.877778°N, 118.083056°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T7V |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Jasper, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jasper, 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 Jasper includes coordinates 52.877778°N, 118.083056°W, situated in 16-45-1-W6. Postal FSA: T7V. 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.