Red Pass, British Columbia Weather
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About Red Pass, British Columbia
Red Pass is a locality in Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Red Pass is located at 52.9833°N, 119.0000°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V0E.
Red Pass sits as a quiet sentinel within the Cariboo Land District, where the rugged slopes of the Alpland Ridge rise to meet the thinning, alpine air. It lies 25.4 km north-east of Valemount, BC (from Valemount, BC: bearing 48°T), and is situated 27.9 km north-east of Cedarside. The landscape here is defined by the persistent presence of the Fraser River, which carves a path through the valley with a cold, insistent urgency. When the light fades at dusk, the peaks catch a final, bruised purple glow, casting long shadows that seem to pull the silence down from the heights. Near the water, the air carries a crisp, mineral sharpness, a reminder of the proximity to the distant, frozen expanses of the Reef Icefield. Those who venture through this corridor often find their gaze drawn toward the distant, shimmering descent of Arctomys Falls, a silver thread against the dark, forested slopes. The history of Red Pass remains anchored to the iron rails that once dictated the pulse of the region, serving as a vital conduit for passage through the formidable terrain. Life in Red Pass follows the seasonal shift of the mountains, with a pace dictated by the demands of the wilderness and the ebb and flow of the Fraser River. Residents look toward Moose Lake as a familiar landmark in their daily rounds, a place where the stillness of the water reflects the vast, unyielding character of the surrounding heights. Industry here has always been a matter of persistence against the elements, requiring a steady hand and a respect for the scale of the environment. Even today, the character of Red Pass endures as a solitary outpost, standing firm against the weight of the clouds that congregate along the ridges.
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| Location | Red Pass, Cariboo Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 52.983333°N, 119.0°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V0E |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Red Pass, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Red Pass, 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 Red Pass includes coordinates 52.983333°N, 119.000000°W, situated in Cariboo Land District. Postal FSA: V0E. 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.