Chetwynd, British Columbia Weather
Chetwynd, 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 Chetwynd in Peace River Land District.
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About Chetwynd, British Columbia
Chetwynd is a district municipality in Peace River Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,302. Chetwynd is located at 55.6958°N, 121.6383°W. It observes Mountain Standard Time — no DST (UTC−7). Postal code area: V1J.
Chetwynd rests within the Peace River Land District, a settlement defined by the persistent presence of the Pine River and the rising silhouette of the Kwoen Hills. It lies 40.5 km south-south-east of Hudson's Hope, BC (from Hudson's Hope, BC: bearing 155°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-east of Dokie Siding. The air here possesses a clarity that sharpens the edges of the horizon, where the light at dusk catches the currents of the Pine River, turning the water into a ribbon of hammered silver. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the terrain holds a quiet, austere beauty, with Carl Lake situated 14 km away and Moberly Lake Park located 13 km from the center. The landscape does not invite haste; instead, it demands a steady attention to the way the shadows lengthen against the slopes, marking the passage of hours in a land that feels both vast and intently focused. The history of Chetwynd mirrors the resourcefulness required to thrive in such a sprawling, northern expanse, where the economy has long drawn its vitality from forestry and the extraction of natural wealth. Sawmills and industrial operations hum with a persistent, mechanical pulse, grounding the daily lives of residents in the tangible work of timber and energy. This industry provides a sturdy foundation for the local life, ensuring that the movement of heavy machinery and the transport of goods across the district remain the heartbeat of the regional economy. The people here share a rugged pragmatism, a characteristic forged by winters that test the mettle of those who choose to settle among the hills. Cultural life in Chetwynd finds expression in a celebrated tradition of chainsaw carving, where artists transform raw cedar logs into intricate sculptures that stand as permanent residents throughout the public spaces. These wooden figures capture the spirit of the surrounding wilderness, standing guard in parks and along roadsides with a silent, stoic grace. Life moves with a deliberate intensity, shaped by the cycles of the seasons and the close proximity to the natural world. Whether gathered for community events or moving through the quiet business of a weekday morning, the residents maintain a connection to the land that is as deep and enduring as the bedrock beneath the Kwoen Hills.
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| Location | Chetwynd, Peace River Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 55.695833°N, 121.638333°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (UTC−7) |
| Postal FSA | V1J |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Chetwynd, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chetwynd, 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 Chetwynd includes coordinates 55.695833°N, 121.638333°W, situated in Peace River Land District. Postal FSA: V1J. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Mountain Standard Time — no DST (UTC−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.