Ross Spur, British Columbia Weather
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About Ross Spur, British Columbia
Ross Spur is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ross Spur is located at 49.1833°N, 117.4667°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V1R.
Ross Spur sits tucked within the rugged folds of the Kootenay Land District, a landscape defined by the steep, imposing slopes of the Bonnington Range. It lies 20.2 km east-north-east of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.4 km north-east of Fruitvale. The light here often clings to the ridges at dusk, turning the heavy timber a deep, bruised violet before the shadows settle into the ravines. While the Salmo River courses through the lower valleys some 14 km away, the immediate surroundings of Ross Spur feel sheltered and sequestered, far removed from the bustle of the larger world. To the north, the terrain rises toward the heights of the Bonnington Range, while the cool, still waters of Erie Lake wait 9 km distant, holding the reflection of the sky in a quiet, undisturbed mirror. Nearby, the presence of Champion Lakes Park, located 11 km away, and the rushing descent of Beaver Falls, 13 km from the site, offer a glimpse into the wilder currents of the surrounding geography. History in Ross Spur carries the quiet weight of industry and the labor of those who once sought prosperity in the timber and minerals of these hills. The local economy has long been shaped by the stubborn, physical demands of the land, requiring a resilience that persists in the way residents work the soil and maintain their homesteads. Life here moves with the seasons, dictated by the heavy snowfall of winter and the sudden, verdant bloom of a short growing season. The character of Ross Spur is found in its solitude, where the air smells of cedar and damp earth, and the silence is broken only by the wind moving through the high canopy. It is a place that values the steady, practical hand, holding onto a heritage that prioritizes the endurance of the individual against the vast, indifferent beauty of the mountain slopes.
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| Location | Ross Spur, Kootenay Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.183333°N, 117.46667°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 Ross Spur, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ross Spur, 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 Ross Spur includes coordinates 49.183333°N, 117.466670°W, situated in Kootenay 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.