Whatı̀, Northwest Territories Weather
Whatı̀, Northwest Territories — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Whatı̀.
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About Whatı̀, Northwest Territories
Whatı̀ is a community government in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Whatı̀ is located at 63.1449°N, 117.2743°W. It observes Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6). Postal code area: X1A.
Whatı̀ rests upon the northern shores of Lac la Martre, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky holds a vast, pale clarity that humbles the spirit. It lies 107.7 km south of Gamètì, NT (from Gamètì, NT: bearing 178°T), and is situated 70.8 km west-north-west of Behchokǫ̀. The land here carries the quiet weight of the boreal expanse, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of water and the resilience of spruce and lichen clinging to the rocky earth. Beyond the immediate reach of the shore, the landscape shifts in subtle ways, shaped by the proximity of the Marian River, which winds through the distance, and the presence of Chutes la Martre, where the water gathers its strength and spills over stone. In the long hours of twilight, the light across the surface of the lake turns a bruised, metallic violet, reflecting a stillness that seems to suspend the very air between the trees. The history of Whatı̀ draws deeply from the Tłı̨chǫ people, whose knowledge of the trails and waters has sustained life here for generations. Economic pursuits in Whatı̀ have long been guided by the seasonal movements of the land, with traditional harvesting and trapping remaining vital, balanced against modern administrative roles and local infrastructure development. The pulse of daily life here follows the requirements of the seasons, demanding a practical, focused attention to the needs of the home and the collective. When the wind moves across the expanse of the lake, it carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a sharp, clean fragrance that reminds those who live here of the necessity of being prepared for the turn of the weather. Cultural life in Whatı̀ is anchored by the language and traditions of the Tłı̨chǫ, which provide a foundation for the community’s identity and its governance. Gatherings often center on the sharing of knowledge, where stories of the land are passed down with the same care as the skills needed to navigate the surrounding terrain. While the reach of the world outside is felt, the character of Whatı̀ remains centered on its own internal connections, where the respect for elders and the wisdom of the past inform the decisions of the present. Even in the deepest cold of winter, when the lake freezes into a silent, white plain, the warmth of the woodstoves and the resonance of local voices create a space that feels entirely complete unto itself.
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| Location | Whatı̀, Northwest Territories |
| Coordinates | 63.1449°N, 117.2743°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (UTC−7 / −6) |
| Postal FSA | X1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Whatı̀, Northwest Territories Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Whatı̀, 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 Whatı̀ includes coordinates 63.144900°N, 117.274300°W. Postal FSA: X1A. 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.