McBride, British Columbia Weather
McBride, 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 McBride in Cariboo Land District.
Marine forecast and fishing conditions near McBride.
Flight conditions near McBride. Data source: locating…
About McBride, British Columbia
McBride is a village in Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 588. McBride is located at 53.3042°N, 120.1639°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V2J.
McBride rests in the Cariboo Land District, cradled by the valley floor where the Fraser River carves its steady path through the landscape. It lies 79.2 km north-west of Valemount, BC (from Valemount, BC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 29.5 km north-west of Dunster. The air here holds a crisp, persistent clarity, especially when the late afternoon light catches the mist rising from the nearby Fraser River, turning the water into a ribbon of hammered silver. To the north, the hidden presence of the Haggard Glacier looms in the distance, a silent sentinel that dictates the subtle shifts in the wind. The surrounding terrain possesses a quiet gravity, defined by the proximity of Horseshoe Lake and the hidden rush of Rainbow Falls, both of which lie only a short distance from the center of McBride. The economic life of McBride has long followed the pulse of the valley, shifting from the early demands of the railway to the enduring presence of the timber industry. Small-scale agriculture and forestry remain the pillars of the local economy, providing a livelihood that mirrors the rugged utility of the land itself. Residents maintain a practical connection to the environment, often spending their days working in the shadow of the Sunbeam Creek Ecological Reserve, where the preservation of the wild serves as a quiet counterpoint to the industrial efforts of the region. The history of the place is built upon this firm foundation of resource and labor, where the work of the day is measured by the steady, unrelenting flow of the Fraser River. Life in McBride retains a distinct character, defined by the people who choose to call this valley home and the shared experiences that bind them to their surroundings. Cultural life here is quiet and self-contained, often centered on the shared appreciation for the natural wonders that define the immediate geography. While the pace of daily existence is modest, there is a deep pride in the local heritage and the resilience required to thrive in such a remote, beautiful setting. Whether one is passing time near the quiet banks of Horseshoe Lake or observing the seasonal changes at Rainbow Falls, the identity of McBride is held in the stillness of the valley and the enduring, honest spirit of its inhabitants.
Live animated radar for McBride and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | McBride, Cariboo Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 53.304167°N, 120.163889°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V2J |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This McBride, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for McBride, 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 McBride includes coordinates 53.304167°N, 120.163889°W, situated in Cariboo Land District. Postal FSA: V2J. 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.