Joussard, Alberta Weather
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About Joussard, Alberta
Joussard is a hamlet in 33-73-13-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Joussard is located at 55.3978°N, 115.9522°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T0G.
Joussard rests along a low-slung, expansive shoreline where the horizon of Lesser Slave Lake pulls the sky down to meet the earth in a blur of grey and blue. It lies 34.4 km east of High Prairie, AB (from High Prairie, AB: bearing 96°T), and is situated 12.6 km west-north-west of Driftpile. Beyond the reach of the docks, the landscape opens into a vast clarity where the air carries a sharp, metallic chill that defines the transition between the water and the boreal brush. Roughly 12 km away, the Driftpile River winds through the terrain, its presence marked by a quiet, persistent movement that contrasts with the stillness of the lake. To the west, the protected reaches of Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park preserve a stretch of shoreline that feels ancient, untouched by the noise of modern industry. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised, singular violet, casting long shadows across the beach and making the water appear as heavy and dark as polished slate. The history of Joussard remains anchored to the bounty of the water and the resilience required to thrive in a northern climate. While the local economy is shaped by the practical needs of those who live near the lake, the culture is defined by a deep-seated connection to the land and the seasonal shifts of the ice and thaw. Generations have turned to the lake for their livelihood, maintaining a pace of life that respects the unpredictable temper of the waves and the biting isolation of winter. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the quiet edges of the shore, where the primary attraction is the simple, unadorned experience of the elements. Joussard exists as a deliberate point of human habitation, holding firm against the wind while the seasons cycle through the trees and the cold, vast expanse of the water.
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| Location | Joussard, 33-73-13-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55.397778°N, 115.952222°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T0G |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Joussard, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Joussard, 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 Joussard includes coordinates 55.397778°N, 115.952222°W, situated in 33-73-13-W5. Postal FSA: T0G. 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.