Atlin, British Columbia Weather
Atlin, British Columbia — 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 Atlin in Cassiar Land District.
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About Atlin, British Columbia
Atlin is a community in Cassiar Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Atlin is located at 59.5664°N, 133.7019°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V0W.
Atlin rests with a quiet, persistent grace along the shore of Atlin Lake, situated within the Cassiar Land District. It lies 86.4 km south-west of Teslin, BC (from Teslin, BC: bearing 220°T), and is situated 7.5 km east-south-east of Scotia Bay. The air here holds a thin, crystalline quality, especially when the light slants low against the Lina Range, casting long shadows that seem to hold the day in a state of suspended anticipation. The horizon is defined by the heavy, indifferent presence of the mountains, while the water remains a constant, deep mirror for the shifting northern sky. Near the edge of the settlement, Tarahne Park offers a brief, manicured threshold between the dwellings and the vast, untamed sweep of the wilderness. Further out, the Atlin River carves its path through the landscape, and the distant, frozen presence of Alcove Glacier serves as a cold reminder of the ice that shaped the basin long ago. Gold-seeking arrivals defined the early character of Atlin, drawing prospectors who arrived with the hope of quick wealth and stayed to endure the long, darkening winters. This mining heritage still informs the local economy, though the intensity of those initial rushes has faded into a more modest, artisanal scale of resource extraction and small-scale enterprise. Life in Atlin follows the demands of the seasons, where the preparation for the deep freeze occupies as much thought as the sudden, exuberant growth of the short summer. There is a sense of self-reliance here, an understanding that the land provides just enough for those willing to work for it, whether through the persistence of mining or the seasonal shifts of the local trade. The cultural identity of Atlin draws from its isolation, fostering a collective spirit that values independence and a certain rugged conviviality. Residents gather at community events where the history of the region is shared as casually as the weather, keeping the stories of those who built the first cabins from vanishing into the brush. The artistic temperament of the people seems to mirror the landscape, favoring work that is as stark and honest as the view across the water. While famous names are few, the people who call Atlin home are known for a particular kind of stubborn creativity, finding ways to flourish in a setting where the silence of the mountains is the most constant companion.
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| Location | Atlin, Cassiar Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 59.566389°N, 133.701944°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V0W |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Atlin, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Atlin, British Columbia, 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 Atlin includes coordinates 59.566389°N, 133.701944°W, situated in Cassiar Land District. Postal FSA: V0W. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −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.