Silica, British Columbia Weather
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About Silica, British Columbia
Silica is a locality in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Silica is located at 49.0333°N, 117.8500°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V1R.
Silica rests along the rugged spine of the Ivanhoe Ridge, where the earth rises in sharp, flinty profiles against the sky. It lies 12.3 km west-south-west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 237°T), and is situated 6.0 km south-west of Rossland. The air here holds a distinct, metallic coolness, sharpening the scent of pine as the sun begins to dip behind the high slopes. King George VI Park sits quietly just 3 km away, offering a sheltered expanse of green that contrasts with the steep, rocky inclinations of the ridge itself. When the light fades, the shadows lengthen across the slopes, turning the stone into deep shades of charcoal and violet, while the stillness of the higher elevations settles over the land like a held breath. The history of Silica remains tied to the extraction and movement of resources through the Kootenay Land District, a legacy that leaves the ground feeling heavy with the memory of iron and grit. Farther out, the Columbia River winds its path 13 km away, a constant, low-frequency pulse moving through the valley, while the waters of Violin Lake rest 10 km distant, reflecting the clouds in a glassy, secluded basin. Life in Silica follows the demands of the terrain, where residents navigate the steep transitions between the high ridge and the basin floors with a practiced, steady intent. The work of the day often concludes with the quiet observation of the horizon, watching the light retreat from the peaks until only the highest points of the ridge remain, glowing briefly before the evening takes hold.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Silica, Kootenay Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.033333°N, 117.85°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 Silica, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Silica, 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 Silica includes coordinates 49.033333°N, 117.850000°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.