Sentinel, Alberta Weather
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About Sentinel, Alberta
Sentinel is a locality in 10-8-5-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sentinel is located at 49.6322°N, 114.5958°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T0L.
Sentinel sits firmly within the rugged embrace of the Crowsnest Ridge, where the earth rises in sharp, limestone shoulders against the western sky. It lies 23.7 km east-south-east of Sparwood, AB (from Sparwood, AB: bearing 118°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-north-east of Corbin. The air here holds a crisp, metallic clarity, often catching the amber glow of the setting sun as it slips behind the high, jagged slopes. Sentinel rests near the basin of Crowsnest Lake, a body of water that mirrors the shifting clouds and provides a cool, steady anchor to the surrounding expanse. Nearby, the water of Star Creek Falls descends in a persistent, musical rush, carving a path through the stone that feels both ancient and immediate. The life of Sentinel carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, a history built on the extraction of coal that once defined the labor and ambitions of those who settled the ridge. While the heavy machinery of the past has largely quieted, the architecture remains sturdy and unpretentious, standing as a direct response to the demands of a high-altitude climate. Residents navigate their days with a pragmatic focus, their movements echoing the steady pace of a region shaped by wind and geology. The distant Elk River flows through the broader landscape, acting as a quiet reminder of the vast, interconnected mountain systems that define the character and the horizon of Sentinel.
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| Location | Sentinel, 10-8-5-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 49.632222°N, 114.595833°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T0L |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Sentinel, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sentinel, 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 Sentinel includes coordinates 49.632222°N, 114.595833°W, situated in 10-8-5-W5. Postal FSA: T0L. 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.