Water Valley
Alberta, Canada β 31 km
Widcat
π¨π¦ Alberta Β· Canada β Altitude 1211 m
This live stream looks out over the Widcat area in Alberta, set at about 1,200 metres above sea level in the foothills west of Calgary. It is useful for anyone checking mountain conditions, cloud cover or snow before a drive into the Rockies.
Widcat sits in the Alberta foothills, where the flat prairie gives way to forested slopes and the first ridges of the Canadian Rockies. The landscape is shaped by lakes, pine and aspen woods and open meadows, and the wider region is known for its recreation and cottage life. The elevation brings cooler nights and a noticeably different feel from the city of Calgary less than an hour away.
Because the camera is a mountain view, the most useful things to follow are the sky, the light on the ridges and the weather moving over the hills. Mornings often bring calm air and clearer views, while afternoons in summer can build cloud and showers. In winter the slopes may be snow-covered, and in shoulder seasons you may see the change from bare ground to green or white. Exact details depend on the view at the time you are watching.
Summers are generally mild and winters cold, with snow likely from late autumn to spring, so check the forecast on this page before travelling. Nearby cameras include Water Valley, Canmore, Calgary and Banff, which give you a sense of conditions along the route into the mountains. Banff is the best known of these for visitors heading deeper into the national parks.
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The current conditions and a 3-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page, updated for the location. Check it before planning a trip into the foothills.
The local time for Widcat is shown above the player and follows the Mountain time zone used in Alberta, including daylight saving changes.
The camera is in the Widcat area of Alberta, Canada, at roughly 1,200 metres elevation in the foothills west of Calgary. The map on this page marks its position.
Mornings and clear summer days tend to give the sharpest views of the hills, while winter brings snow cover. The best moment depends on the weather, so watch the live stream at different times of day.
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