Rossland, British Columbia Weather
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About Rossland, British Columbia
Rossland is a city in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 4,140. Rossland is located at 49.0769°N, 117.8022°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V1R.
Rossland rests high within the rugged embrace of Deerpark Hill, a settlement defined by the sharp, steep inclination of the Kootenay Land District. It lies 7.1 km west-south-west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 254°T), and is situated 6.0 km north-east of Silica. The air here possesses a crystalline quality, thinning slightly as it clings to the slopes where the afternoon light turns gold against the timber. While the Columbia River flows through the lower reaches some 7 km distant, the immediate presence of Rossland is dominated by the steep, pine-cloaked terrain that demands a certain vigor from those who walk its streets. To the east, the quiet surface of Violin Lake waits 8 km away, reflecting the stillness of the high country, while King George VI Park sits 7 km from the center, offering a curated patch of green amidst the wilder sprawl of the hills. Born from the hunger for ore, Rossland emerged as a place where the earth was forced to yield its riches, leaving behind a legacy of industry that still informs the character of the streets. The local economy, once strictly tied to the extraction of metals, has shifted to support those drawn to the verticality of the landscape, fostering a culture of recreation that honors the persistence of the early inhabitants. Beyond the immediate hills, Beaver Falls remains a distant landmark 17 km away, an echo of the water-carved geography that defines the wider district. Residents of Rossland move with the steady, practiced gait of people accustomed to inclines, their daily traditions shaped by the changing seasons and the persistent, quiet gravity of the mountains that hold the settlement fast.
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| Location | Rossland, Kootenay Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.076944°N, 117.802222°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 Rossland, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rossland, 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 Rossland includes coordinates 49.076944°N, 117.802222°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.