Milk River, Alberta Weather
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About Milk River, Alberta
Milk River is a town in 28-2-16-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 824. Milk River is located at 49.1500°N, 112.0867°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T0K.
Milk River sits poised upon the open, sun-bleached expanse of the southern plains, defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Milk River itself. It lies 70.7 km south of Taber, AB (from Taber, AB: bearing 176°T), and is situated 18.8 km north-north-west of Coutts. The horizon here possesses a singular, wide-eyed clarity, where the light at dusk pools in the low-lying coulees like spilled honey, turning the dry grasses into shimmering filaments of gold. Beneath the vast, unburdened sky, the earth feels ancient and exposed, offering a landscape that breathes with the shifting winds. Verdigris Lake rests as a quiet, reflective presence some 11 km away, providing a subtle counterpoint to the steady, rhythmic movement of the water that gives Milk River its name. The history of Milk River is a chronicle of endurance, rooted deeply in the patterns of agriculture and the practical demands of the land. The local economy persists as a sturdy enterprise, driven by the yields of the surrounding fields and the livestock that graze the hardy prairie forage. Farmers and ranchers here operate with a quiet diligence, their lives aligned with the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest. This industry remains the bedrock of the region, sustaining the households that dot the landscape and maintaining the steady, functional pulse of daily life as it has persisted for generations. The cultural character of Milk River finds its most profound expression in the natural majesty found nearby at Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, located 34 km away, where the stone carvings hold the echoes of human presence through centuries of history. The land there carries a particular weight, with sandstone cliffs rising to meet the sky in silent, weathered forms that command respect. Life in Milk River maintains a grounded simplicity, where the community values the open space and the shared history of the plains. Visitors and residents alike find a sense of permanence in the way the shadows stretch across the coulees, reminding those who pass through of a quiet, enduring beauty that defies the haste of the modern world.
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| Location | Milk River, 28-2-16-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 49.15°N, 112.086667°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T0K |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Milk River, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Milk River, 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 Milk River includes coordinates 49.150000°N, 112.086667°W, situated in 28-2-16-W4. Postal FSA: T0K. 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.