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Carlson is a locality in Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Carlson is located at 53.9708°N, 122.5708°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V2L.
Carlson rests within the Cariboo Land District, where the land holds the quiet gravity of the interior plateau. It lies 13.1 km east-north-east of Prince George, BC (from Prince George, BC: bearing 61°T), and is situated 5.3 km west-south-west of Ferndale. The Fraser River carves its path through the terrain, pulling the gaze toward the distant profile of Connaught Hill. Light gathers differently here at dusk, settling in layers of cool grey against the pines while the air takes on the sharp, clean scent of damp earth. Tabor Lake remains a reflective presence six kilometers away, offering a stillness that contrasts with the persistent movement of the water nearby. West Lake Park, situated thirty-two kilometers out, serves as a wider reach of the landscape where the horizon opens to a broader, sky-bound vista. History in Carlson adheres to the patterns of the land, shaped by those who traversed the river long before the arrival of modern industry. The economy here finds its strength in the steady extraction and management of natural resources, reflecting a way of life that values resilience over speed. People move through their days with a focus on the immediate tasks of the season, whether tending to the requirements of the forest or managing the logistics of the local trade. The character of Carlson persists in the quiet industry of its residents, who carry on their work while the current of the Fraser River flows steadily past, indifferent to the passing of the hours.
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| Location | Carlson, Cariboo Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 53.970833°N, 122.570833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V2L |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carlson, 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 Carlson includes coordinates 53.970833°N, 122.570833°W, situated in Cariboo Land District. Postal FSA: V2L. 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.