Old Crow, Yukon Weather
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About Old Crow, Yukon
Old Crow is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 236. Old Crow is located at 67.5686°N, 139.8353°W. It observes Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7). Postal code area: Y0B.
Old Crow sits perched upon the banks of the Old Crow River, a settlement defined by the quiet persistence of the northern landscape. It lies 211.2 km west of Fort McPherson, YT (from Fort McPherson, YT: bearing 276°T), and is situated 52.3 km east-north-east of Rampart House. The air here holds a crystalline stillness, sharpened by the vastness of the horizon and the way the low sun catches the frost on the willow branches at dusk. Nearby, the land rises toward the Berry Hill, providing a vantage point over the sweeping, muted tones of the terrain. The presence of the Old Crow River dictates the movement of life, its waters carving a path through the earth that has long served as the primary artery for those who call this geography home. The history of Old Crow is anchored in the deep, enduring presence of the Vuntut Gwitchin, whose ancestors occupied this land for millennia before the arrival of outsiders. Establishment of the modern settlement grew from the necessity of proximity to the river, which allowed for the seasonal movement of people and the trade of essential goods. Over generations, the families of Old Crow built their homes using materials gathered from the immediate surroundings, adapting their living structures to the demands of a climate that permits little waste. The growth of Old Crow followed the natural contours of the riverbank, ensuring that every dwelling maintained a connection to the water that sustained the people through the long, dark winters. Economic life in Old Crow relies on a blend of traditional harvesting practices and a modern administrative structure that manages the affairs of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation. The people continue to look to the land for sustenance, valuing the caribou herds that traverse the region as a vital resource for both nutrition and cultural continuity. Employment within Old Crow is largely centered on government, education, and health services, which support the daily needs of the residents. While the pace of modern trade has reached this remote outpost, the economic stability of Old Crow remains rooted in the ability to balance contemporary employment with a profound, practical knowledge of the local environment. The cultural identity of Old Crow is expressed through the transmission of Gwitchin language and the preservation of oral traditions that describe the significance of places like Vanàtàł'ē. Life in Old Crow is marked by the cycle of the seasons, celebrated through gatherings that emphasize the sharing of food and the retelling of stories passed down by elders. Notable figures such as the late politician and activist Edith Josie brought the voice of Old Crow to a wider audience through her long-running newspaper column, capturing the authenticity of life in the north with wit and grace. Visitors find a culture that is inward-looking and fiercely protective of its heritage, where the silence of the tundra is often broken by the warmth of community gatherings held under the shifting lights of the aurora.
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| Location | Old Crow, Yukon |
| Coordinates | 67.568611°N, 139.835278°W |
| Timezone | Yukon Time — no DST (UTC−7) |
| Postal FSA | Y0B |
| Area Code | 867 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Old Crow, Yukon Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Old Crow, 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 Old Crow includes coordinates 67.568611°N, 139.835278°W. Postal FSA: Y0B. 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.