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This is the current conditions weather report for Abbotsford. The report was made 40 minutes ago, at 04:00 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 3.7 kilometers per hour / 2 miles per hour from the west (270°). The temperature was 6°C / 43°F, with a dew-point at 6°C / 43°F. The atmospheric pressure was 1013 hPa / 29.88 inHg. The relative humidity was 93%. The skies were overcast with light rain.

Abbotsford is a Canadian city, in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. It is the fifth largest municipality in British Columbia, home to 115,463 people in 2001. The population for the Census Metropolitan Area was 147,370 (2001). The city is located in the Fraser Valley, where 253,844 people (2001) live. Abbotsford is situated immediately north of the Canada-US border, across from Sumas, Washington. Most of the city has dramatic views of Mount Baker, a large glacier-clad volcano just across the border.

Post Secondary institutions in the city include the University College of the Fraser Valley and two religious institutions, Columbia Bible College and Summit Pacific College, as well as career colleges like Sprott Shaw Community College, Vancouver Community College, CDI College of Business, Technology and Health Care.

Abbotsford is also the air and road gateway to all the world class experiences that are available throughout the Mighty Fraser Country. Down hill skiing, white water rafting, sturgeon fishing, hot-springs, camping, mountain-top hiking, waterslides, theme parks, scenic gardens; truly this part of the world is like no other. Welcome to our playground, feel free to set your own limits.

For traveling families, the go-carts and three mini-golf courses at Castle Fun Park make for the perfect afternoon adventure, and if the kids are looking to move up in the world Abbotsford's rock wall might just be the perfect destination. Adults and children alike are excited by the chance to visit a working farm, where they can touch and learn about all types of animals including fish, goats and cattle.

Golf is a year round activity in Abbotsford, so get out and enjoy one of our three local golf courses.

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