Old Arctic Red, Northwest Territories Weather

Marine forecast and fishing conditions near Old Arctic Red.

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About Old Arctic Red, Northwest Territories

Old Arctic Red is a abandoned locality in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Old Arctic Red is located at 67.5344°N, 133.8353°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: X0E.

Old Arctic Red sits perched along the silent, sweeping curves of the Mackenzie River, a landscape defined by the vast reach of the water and the resilient brush that clings to the banks. It lies 11.0 km north-north-west of Tsiigehtchic, NT (from Tsiigehtchic, NT: bearing 339°T), and is situated 45.9 km east-north-east of Fort McPherson. The earth here holds a heavy, ancient stillness, particularly near the Chii Gho’ Tł’ąįį, where the light at dusk turns the horizon into a bruised purple, casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward the water. About 10 km away, the Arctic Red River flows with a persistent, cold clarity, its presence felt in the crisp air that carries the scent of damp silt and rising mist. The ground is firm and honest, shaped by the seasonal pulse of the ice and the enduring patience of the North. Life in Old Arctic Red maintains a quiet gravity, rooted in the traditions of those who have long understood the currents of the Mackenzie River. The economy here relies on a deep knowledge of the land, with local activity focused on the rhythms of hunting, fishing, and the seasonal movement of resources that have sustained generations. There is a distinct solitude in the way Old Arctic Red persists, a quiet pride found in the maintenance of traditional skills and the communal sharing of the day's catch. During the long, dim afternoons, the woodsmoke rising from chimneys signals the steady, unchanging pace of life, a reminder of the people who find their footing in the rugged terrain between the rivers.

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About This Old Arctic Red, Northwest Territories Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Old Arctic Red, Northwest Territories, 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 Old Arctic Red includes coordinates 67.534444°N, 133.835278°W. Postal FSA: X0E. Telephone area code: 867. 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.