Location & Surroundings
Yellowhead Pass is a pass in Alberta, Canada, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hinton, 82 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 3170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jasper airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Yellowhead Pass is mountain pass in BC/Alberta, Canada.
It is located in Alberta, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in Alberta
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
52° 53' 0" N, 118° 28' 9" W
- Elevation DEM: 1202 m
- Timezone America/Vancouver
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:52
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Yellowhead Pass
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yellowhead Pass, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.1 to 6.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 382 W/m2.
Temperature
0.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,023.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 0.9 | 2.1 | 230 | 97 | 1,023.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.1 | 1.9 | 227 | 96 | 1,024.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.7 | 2.0 | 202 | 78 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.3 | 1.6 | 232 | 72 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 382.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.2 | 1.5 | 199 | 87 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 0.7 | 1.6 | 200 | 83 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 2.3 | 218 | 57 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.4 | 2.4 | 209 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 425.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.1 | 2.6 | 211 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 1.7 | 2.9 | 214 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 5.0 | 227 | 64 | 1,009.9 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 25 | 156.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.1 | 6.2 | 239 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.08 / 0.31 | 4 | 446.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 1.2 | 2.2 | 229 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 35 | 14.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yellowhead Pass?
Now 0.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.1 to 6.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 382 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Yellowhead Pass today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Yellowhead Pass?
Local time is 04:52. Time zone: America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Yellowhead Pass?
Yellowhead Pass is a pass.
What is the elevation of Yellowhead Pass?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Yellowhead Pass located?
It is at 52.88331, -118.46911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yellowhead Pass in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry