Whitecourt, Alberta Weather
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About Whitecourt, Alberta
Whitecourt is a town in 35-59-12-W5, Alberta, Canada. It has a population of approximately 9,927. Whitecourt is located at 54.1411°N, 115.6842°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: T7S.
Whitecourt occupies a sprawling threshold where the persistent flow of the McLeod River defines the movement of the land. It lies 66.6 km south-south-west of Swan Hills, AB (from Swan Hills, AB: bearing 196°T), and is situated 15.0 km west-north-west of Lonira. The horizon leans toward the distant, rising silhouette of House Mountain, grounding the sky with a heavy, geological presence. In the quiet hours of evening, the air here carries a sharp clarity, cooling rapidly as the light drains from the valley and settles into the deeper hollows of the terrain. Nearby, the water of Sawmill Lake holds the reflection of the surrounding timber, offering a stillness that contrasts with the constant, low-frequency hum of the river current. The development of Whitecourt grew from the necessity of the forest and the pull of the surrounding wilderness. Industry here remains defined by the harvest of timber and the extraction of energy, a cycle of labor that has sustained the local economy for generations. Men and women work within these sectors, their lives punctuated by the steady operations of mills and the seasonal demands of the oil and gas fields. This cycle requires a particular kind of vigilance, where the weather and the market dictate the pace of the day, and the community maintains a focus on the practical realities of a northern, resource-based life. Cultural life in Whitecourt finds expression in the shared spaces where the inhabitants gather to mark the passage of the seasons. Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park serves as a focal point for those seeking to engage with the landscape, providing a setting for recreation that draws people toward the water and the woods. The character of the residents reflects a pragmatic endurance, seen in the way neighbors rely on one another when the winter frost hardens the earth. Whether gathered for community events or simply moving through the routine of a workday, the people of Whitecourt operate with a directness that matches the open, honest geography of the region.
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| Location | Whitecourt, 35-59-12-W5, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 54.141111°N, 115.684167°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | T7S |
| Area Code | 403, 587, 780, 825, 368 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Whitecourt, Alberta Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Whitecourt, 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 Whitecourt includes coordinates 54.141111°N, 115.684167°W, situated in 35-59-12-W5. Postal FSA: T7S. 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.