Prentiss, Alberta Weather
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About Prentiss, Alberta
Prentiss is a locality in 24-39-26-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Prentiss is located at 52.3747°N, 113.6203°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T4M.
Prentiss sits firmly upon the Alberta landscape, defined by an expansive horizon that seems to hold the light long after the sun has dipped toward the western edge of the world. It lies 12.6 km south-east of Lacombe, AB (from Lacombe, AB: bearing 142°T), and is situated 7.1 km north-west of Joffre. The earth here possesses a sturdy, grounded character, marked by the proximity of the Church Hill which rises to offer a quiet vantage over the surrounding plains. The Red Deer River flows through the lower reaches some 6 km away, carving a path that anchors the local geography, while the waters of Blackfalds Lake rest 7 km distant, cooling the air during the height of summer. Aspens and native grasses dominate the view, catching the wind in a way that makes the silence feel heavy and deliberate, particularly when the golden hour turns the fields into a sea of muted bronze. For those seeking the wider wild, Aspen Beach Provincial Park lies 26 km away, serving as a reminder of the glacial remnants that shaped these reaches long before the first surveyors arrived. Industry and the steady hum of rail transport define the modern identity of Prentiss, where the weight of heavy infrastructure meets the vast, quiet endurance of the prairie. The local economy persists through a pragmatic attachment to the land and the movement of goods, maintaining a focus that prioritizes efficiency and the practical demands of the region. Life in Prentiss follows a tempo dictated by the seasonal shift of crops and the insistent mechanical pulse of the nearby rail lines, which cut through the quietude with a sudden, metallic authority. The people here move with a deliberate purpose, reflecting a culture that values the work at hand and the stark, unadorned beauty of a landscape that demands little but expects everything from those who dwell within its reach.
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| Location | Prentiss, 24-39-26-W4, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52.374722°N, 113.620278°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T4M |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Prentiss, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Prentiss, 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 Prentiss includes coordinates 52.374722°N, 113.620278°W, situated in 24-39-26-W4. Postal FSA: T4M. 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.