Weather + Current Conditions
The weather in this area is truly unpredictable. Plan for varied conditions.
The region sees quick changes of weather along with a variety of conditions depending on where you are. Even the short drive from Nordegg to Abraham Lake can make the difference between being in a storm and a sunny day.
Finding a reliable weather forecast for the region can be a challenge, mainly due to the lack of weather stations available to forecasters covering a large a diverse region. We use Windy and SpotWx as our main forecasting tools since they provide more localized forecasts once you become familiar with their features and the region.
Latest Photos + Updates
Abraham Lake Ice Conditions – February 23 2024
The temperature fluctuations and strong winds are helping keep some clear ice with bubbles as the season approaches its end.
Abraham Lake Ice Conditions – February 17 2024
The winds are working their magic: clearing the recent snowfall and polishing great patches of clear ice.
Abraham Lake Ice Conditions – February 12 2024
We’re finding some of the most interesting ice patterns on Abraham Lake at the moment. These include a mix of clear ice bubbles, stripes leading toward the mountain and marshmallow ice.
Abraham Lake Ice Conditions – February 2 2024
The refreezing of the top layer is making the ice cloudier than usual but we’re finding a lot of interesting patterns along with a few patches of clear ice bubbles.
NORDEGG Forecast
The latest forecast for the hamlet of Nordegg.
ABRAHAM LAKE Forecast
Abraham Lake is where the mountain weather systems meet the prairie weather systems. Forecasting what the weather will be like that day is often a challenge and things can look completely different if you are at Preacher’s Point or at Windy Point.
One of the best forecasts is usually from mountain-forecast.com for the base of Mount Michener, near one of the best areas for the ice bubbles. For other areas, use tools like Windy and SpotWx to find more localized forecasts. Make sure to also have a look at the forecasts for Saskatchewan River Crossing and the Icefields Parkway to see what’s happening to the west.
OTHER RESOURCES
511 Alberta is your best option for current road conditions in the region. They also have a webcam at the Nordegg Ranger Station.
For those looking to head out on the water, rivers.alberta.ca provides current information on flow level and the water level on Abraham Lake. They also have webcams that are updated daily at the Bighorn River, Cline River and Siffleur River.
Photopills is the app we use the most to plan tours around sunrise and sunset. It provides the ability to estimate the time when the sunburst happens on various peaks and when the sun disappears behind the mountains at the end of the day.
