Little Buffalo, Alberta Weather
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About Little Buffalo, Alberta
Little Buffalo is a hamlet in 11-86-14-W5M, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 441. Little Buffalo is located at 56.4375°N, 116.1075°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8S.
Little Buffalo rests amidst the quiet, expansive northern terrain where the horizon holds a weight of stillness. It lies 76.8 km east-north-east of Peace River, AB (from Peace River, AB: bearing 73°T), and is situated 8.0 km south-south-east of Marten River. The air here often carries the sharp, clean scent of spruce, and at dusk, the light softens into a bruised violet that clings to the low-lying muskeg. Little Buffalo Lake sits a mere 2 km away, its surface acting as a dark, reflective mirror for the shifting clouds, while the Cadotte River moves with a patient, serpentine grace some 14 km from the heart of the settlement. The land itself is defined by these subtle shifts in moisture and shadow, where the earth feels soft underfoot and the sky seems to press closer to the tree line than in the southern plains. The history of Little Buffalo remains deeply rooted in the traditions and resilience of the Indigenous people who have long moved through these forests and along the waterways. Life within Little Buffalo follows the cycles of the seasons, where the economy leans into the natural resources of the region and the practical demands of northern survival. Daily routines are marked by the steady hum of activity and the enduring connection to the surrounding wilderness, which provides both sustenance and a sense of permanence. Even as the modern world edges closer, the character of the people stays anchored in a heritage that honors the bounty of the land and the quiet, persistent strength required to thrive in such a remote, storied environment.
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| Location | Little Buffalo, 11-86-14-W5M, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 56.4375°N, 116.1075°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 Little Buffalo, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Little Buffalo, 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 Little Buffalo includes coordinates 56.437500°N, 116.107500°W, situated in 11-86-14-W5M. 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.