Squamish, British Columbia Weather
Squamish, 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 Squamish in New Westminster Land District.
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About Squamish, British Columbia
Squamish is a district municipality in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of 23,819. Squamish is located at 49.6981°N, 123.1558°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V8B.
Squamish occupies a singular position on the Pacific coast, defined by the meeting of steep terrain and the reach of the sea. It lies 48.7 km north of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 356°T), and is situated 7.6 km south of Brackendale. The bedrock of the landscape is dominated by the looming presence of the Goat Ridge, which casts long, cooling shadows over the lowlands as the sun retreats. Near the Stawamus River, the air often carries a damp, briny weight, cooling the skin even in the height of summer. The geography is punctuated by the presence of Echo Lake, tucked away just 4 km from the center, while the mist from Shannon Falls drifts through the valley air from a distance of 3 km. Further afield, the icy prominence of Crescent Glacier sits 13 km away, a reminder of the permanent winter held in the high peaks above the valley floor. Historically, the economy of Squamish emerged from the necessity of the land, transitioning from resource extraction that defined its early development toward a modern reliance on the natural environment. While industrial activity once focused on the dense forests and the flow of the Stawamus River, the current economic pulse aligns with those who come to engage with the vertical world. The presence of Stawamus Chief Park, located only 2 km from the heart of the settlement, serves as the primary anchor for this shift. Daily life here hums with the preparation for movement, as residents and visitors alike navigate the transition between the coastal lowlands and the formidable slopes that rise abruptly from the water’s edge. The cultural identity of Squamish remains deeply connected to the imposing scale of its surroundings, where the scale of the mountains often dictates the pace of the day. Landmarks like Stawamus Chief Park act as a gravitational center for the local spirit, drawing those who find beauty in the sheer, unforgiving verticality of the rock. The light at dusk here possesses a particular quality, turning the grey stone of the surrounding ridges into a deep, bruised violet that lingers long after the sun has vanished behind the Goat Ridge. While many seek out the serenity of Echo Lake or the thunderous proximity of Shannon Falls, the true character of the place is found in the quiet persistence of those who live within sight of the glaciers and the sea, constantly observing the subtle shifts in weather that roll in off the Pacific.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Squamish, New Westminster Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.698056°N, 123.155833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V8B |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Squamish, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Squamish, 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 Squamish includes coordinates 49.698056°N, 123.155833°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V8B. 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.