Carcross, Yukon Weather
Carcross, Yukon — 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 Carcross.
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About Carcross, Yukon
Carcross is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 317. Carcross is located at 60.1658°N, 134.7058°W. It observes Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7). Postal code area: Y1A.
Carcross occupies a singular position where the waters of Bennett Lake meet the Nares River, cradled by the imposing presence of Sugarloaf Hill. It lies 65.0 km south-south-east of Whitehorse, YT (from Whitehorse, YT: bearing 163°T), and is situated 10.0 km north-east of Watson. The air here holds a thin, crystalline clarity, sharpening the edges of the surrounding slopes until they appear as if cut from dark slate against the northern sky. As the sun begins to retreat behind the peaks, a pale, lavender light settles over the water, softening the transition between the shoreline and the rugged terrain that defines the horizon. This landscape commands a stillness that seems to linger long after the wind has died down, leaving the surface of the lake to mirror the quiet strength of the earth. History in Carcross often feels like a conversation between the transient nature of human endeavor and the permanence of the surrounding geography. Once a vital transit point for those moving toward the goldfields, the settlement has since transitioned into a hub defined by its Indigenous heritage and a slow, intentional economic life. Local industry now leans toward the stewardship of land and the creative output of artists who draw inspiration from the vast, open spaces nearby. The remnants of past commerce stand as markers of a time when the movement of people and goods dictated the pulse of the Nares River, yet today the focus has shifted toward sustaining the integrity of the land and supporting the small-scale ventures that keep the spirit of the place alive. Cultural life in Carcross is marked by the presence of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, whose deep roots provide a sense of continuity that informs the character of the people. Visitors often gather near the landmarks that speak to the long occupation of these shores, finding in the architecture and the local traditions a reflection of a people who have learned to thrive in the shadow of Sugarloaf Hill. While the distance to Tutshi Lake/T'ooch' Áayi Conservancy reminds one of the immense scale of the wilderness, the daily life within Carcross remains focused on the immediate, tangible beauty of the lakeside. Whether watching the water catch the morning sun or listening to the low murmur of the current, those who spend time here find that the land leaves an impression as indelible as the mountain shadows cast across the valley floor.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Carcross, Yukon |
| Coordinates | 60.165833°N, 134.705833°W |
| Timezone | Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7) |
| Postal FSA | Y1A |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Carcross, Yukon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carcross, Yukon, 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 Carcross includes coordinates 60.165833°N, 134.705833°W. Postal FSA: Y1A. Telephone area code: 867. Timezone: Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7).
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.