Rio Grande, Alberta Weather
Rio Grande, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rio Grande in 36-70-12-W6.
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About Rio Grande, Alberta
Rio Grande is a locality in 36-70-12-W6, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rio Grande is located at 55.0986°N, 119.7042°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T8V.
Rio Grande rests upon a quiet rise of land where the earth leans toward the Redwillow River. It lies 58.3 km west of Grande Prairie, AB (from Grande Prairie, AB: bearing 262°T), and is situated 7.5 km north-west of Elmworth. The terrain here holds the weight of the Saskatoon Hill, a landmark that commands the horizon and defines the slope of the surrounding fields. When the light fails at dusk, the shadows lengthen across the grass, turning the landscape into a study of muted greys and deep, cooling shadows that seem to anchor the horizon to the soil. The air possesses a sharpness that suggests the proximity of the northern woods, carrying a stillness that persists even when the wind stirs the tall stalks of grain. The heritage of Rio Grande stays rooted in the persistent work of agriculture, with the local economy turning upon the seasonal cycles of harvest and the patient management of the land. Life in Rio Grande maintains a composure found in remote stretches where the proximity to the Redwillow River dictates the necessity of self-reliance. Residents often mark the passage of the year by the shifting water levels and the appearance of wildlife near Kamisak Lake, which sits far enough away to remain a solitary destination for those seeking a respite from the day. This is a region where the demands of the seasons provide a steady order, and the quiet endurance of the people reflects the permanence of the ground they cultivate.
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| Location | Rio Grande, 36-70-12-W6, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 55.098611°N, 119.704167°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T8V |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Rio Grande, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rio Grande, 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 Rio Grande includes coordinates 55.098611°N, 119.704167°W, situated in 36-70-12-W6. Postal FSA: T8V. 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.