Maycroft, Alberta Weather
Maycroft, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Maycroft in 17-10-2-W5.
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About Maycroft, Alberta
Maycroft is a locality in 17-10-2-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Maycroft is located at 49.8211°N, 114.2286°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T1V.
Maycroft rests where the plains begin to lose their composure, gathering into the rugged, uplifted spine of the Whaleback Ridge. It lies 42.5 km north-north-west of Pincher Creek, AB (from Pincher Creek, AB: bearing 332°T), and is situated 7.1 km north-north-east of Tod Creek. The air here holds a distinct sharpness, carrying the scent of dry grass and the persistent, cool breath of the Oldman River as it carves a path through the valley floor. When the sun dips low, the light pulls long, amber shadows across the slopes, turning the terrain into a study of stark contrasts and silent, shifting hues. Crowsnest Park exists as a distant reference point some 39 km away, yet the immediate horizon belongs entirely to the rising earth and the expansive, unyielding sky. Life in Maycroft moves in accordance with the demands of the land, defined by the seasonal cycles of ranching and the stewardship of wide, open pastures. The local economy persists through the quiet labor of those who manage the livestock, their daily routines dictated by the needs of the cattle and the fluctuating temperament of the weather. Historical echoes reside in the persistence of these homesteads, where the work remains largely solitary and tied to the rhythms of the seasons. Despite the isolation, Maycroft maintains a grounded character, reflecting a heritage built on endurance and an intimate knowledge of the currents that flow through the Oldman River.
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| Location | Maycroft, 17-10-2-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 49.821111°N, 114.228611°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T1V |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Maycroft, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Maycroft, 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 Maycroft includes coordinates 49.821111°N, 114.228611°W, situated in 17-10-2-W5. Postal FSA: T1V. 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.