Tomahawk, Alberta Weather
Tomahawk, Alberta — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Tomahawk in 12-51-6-W5.
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About Tomahawk, Alberta
Tomahawk is a hamlet in 12-51-6-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Tomahawk is located at 53.3975°N, 114.7653°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T7A.
Tomahawk sits nestled within the vast, quiet expanse of the Alberta interior, where the horizon pulls the sky down to meet the earth in a persistent, open embrace. It lies 24.0 km north-east of Drayton Valley, AB (from Drayton Valley, AB: bearing 37°T), and is situated 10.0 km south of Horen. The land here is defined by a sturdy, unassuming grace, characterized by fields that hold the morning frost long after the sun has climbed high. To the west, the North Saskatchewan River carves a path through the terrain, its presence felt in the cool, damp air that lingers near the low-lying hollows. Nearby, the still waters of Kitto Lake offer a mirror to the passing clouds, while the more expansive, wilder reaches of Eagle Point Provincial Park provide a sanctuary for the local flora and fauna that thrive in this temperate, northern climate. At dusk, the light turns a thin, bruised violet, casting long shadows that sharpen the edges of the grain elevators and fences, lending a momentary sharpness to the blurred lines of the prairie. Agriculture remains the heartbeat of Tomahawk, as the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest dictate the pace of life for those who work the dark, fertile soil. The history of the region is rooted in the early homesteaders who arrived to clear the brush and build a life from the stubborn, heavy earth. While industry and the quiet hum of local enterprise support the day-to-day needs of the residents, the true character of the locality emerges in the resilience required to thrive through the deep, biting winters. People move with a deliberate, practical care, attending to their tasks with the understanding that the land demands both respect and constant vigilance. There is a profound stillness to be found in the late afternoon, a quietude that settles over the fields and reminds one that, despite the reach of modern machinery, Tomahawk exists on the terms set by the wind and the seasons.
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| Location | Tomahawk, 12-51-6-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53.3975°N, 114.765278°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T7A |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Tomahawk, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tomahawk, 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 Tomahawk includes coordinates 53.397500°N, 114.765278°W, situated in 12-51-6-W5. Postal FSA: T7A. 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.