Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia Weather
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About Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Tumbler Ridge is a community in Peace River Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,399. Tumbler Ridge is located at 55.1331°N, 121.0014°W. It observes Mountain Standard Time — no DST (UTC−7). Postal code area: V1G.
Tumbler Ridge sits nestled within the Peace River Land District, a settlement defined by the rugged character of the northern interior landscape. It lies 74.4 km south-south-east of Chetwynd, BC (from Chetwynd, BC: bearing 147°T), and is situated 62.8 km west-south-west of Kelly Lake. The earth here holds a quiet weight, where the Murray River carves a persistent path through the terrain, anchoring the land in a slow, constant motion. Quality Lake lies about 8 km away, its surface often catching a thin, silver light that lingers long after the sun has dipped behind the ridgeline. The air carries a crisp, mineral edge that speaks of the high country, and the deep stillness of the surrounding woods presses close against the edges of the streets. The history of Tumbler Ridge is tied to the industry that first broke the silence of this valley, drawing workers to the riches hidden beneath the surface. For decades, the local economy has been defined by the pulse of mining, a trade that demands a certain resilience from those who live among these slopes. Life in Tumbler Ridge follows the shifting requirements of these heavy industries, creating a pragmatic atmosphere where the workday begins in the dark and ends with the long, cooling shadows of the evening. The people who make their home here carry a steady, focused energy, shaped by a life lived in close proximity to the extraction of the earth’s own reserves. Cultural life in Tumbler Ridge finds its expression in the vast, open spaces that define the horizon beyond the residential streets. Bearhole Lake Park lies about 30 km away, offering a sanctuary of quiet water and wild growth that remains a focal point for those seeking the solitude of the northern woods. The character of the people reflects this environment—self-reliant, observant, and deeply familiar with the terrain that surrounds them. Every season brings a change in the quality of the light, turning the landscape into a study of stark contrasts, where the simple act of navigating the day feels like a dialogue with the immense, unyielding geography of the Peace River Land District.
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| Location | Tumbler Ridge, Peace River Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 55.133056°N, 121.001389°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (UTC−7) |
| Postal FSA | V1G |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tumbler Ridge, 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 Tumbler Ridge includes coordinates 55.133056°N, 121.001389°W, situated in Peace River Land District. Postal FSA: V1G. 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.