Grand Forks, British Columbia Weather
Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks in Similkameen Division Yale Land District.
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About Grand Forks, British Columbia
Grand Forks is a city in Similkameen Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,112. Grand Forks is located at 49.0311°N, 118.4392°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V1R.
Grand Forks sits nestled within the Similkameen Division Yale Land District, defined by the quiet persistence of the Kettle River as it carves a path through the valley floor. It lies 53.7 km west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 263°T), and is situated 15.1 km west of Billings. The landscape rises toward Spencer Hill, a silent sentinel that watches over the intersection of fertile bottomlands and the rugged terrain of the interior. In the low light of dusk, the air takes on a crisp, heavy clarity, casting long, violet shadows across the valley that seem to hold the heat of the day against the cooling earth. Wards Lake rests nearby in the stillness, a small mirror reflecting the changing moods of the sky, while the movement of the water provides a steady, rhythmic pulse to the geography of the valley. The history of Grand Forks is anchored in the industrious spirit of those who sought to harness the power of the landscape for agriculture and mineral wealth. Early settlers recognized the potential of the soil, leading to a local economy that thrives on the bounty of the land and the endurance of small-scale industry. The presence of Boothman's Oxbow Park preserves a slice of the river’s natural architecture, where the curves of the Kettle River create pockets of quiet riparian life. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the roar of Cascade Falls serves as a powerful reminder of the hidden energy contained within the surrounding terrain, a force that once promised to drive the wheels of local enterprise. Grand Forks carries a cultural identity shaped by the convergence of diverse traditions and a deep-seated appreciation for the physical environment. Life here moves with the seasons, from the bright, intense sun of the growing months to the hushed, white stillness that settles over the valley in winter. Residents often find themselves drawn to the landmarks that define their surroundings, whether observing the geological profile of Spencer Hill or following the paths that lead toward the river’s edge. The character of Grand Forks resides in this balance between the wild, untamed features of the landscape and the steady, grounding presence of a community that has found a way to thrive in the shadow of the hills.
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| Location | Grand Forks, Similkameen Division Yale Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.031111°N, 118.439167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V1R |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Grand Forks, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks includes coordinates 49.031111°N, 118.439167°W, situated in Similkameen Division Yale Land District. Postal FSA: V1R. 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.