Spatsum, British Columbia Weather
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About Spatsum, British Columbia
Spatsum is a locality in Kamloops Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Spatsum is located at 50.5497°N, 121.3011°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V1S.
Spatsum occupies a stark, sun-bleached expanse within the Kamloops Division Yale Land District, where the arid slopes of the Oregon Jack Hill rise sharply above the Thompson River. It lies 19.1 km south of Ashcroft, BC (from Ashcroft, BC: bearing 184°T), and is situated 14.6 km north-north-east of Spences Bridge. The air here holds a desiccated clarity, vibrating with the heat that rolls off the canyon walls and settles into the crevices of the dry, rocky terrain. As dusk approaches, the light thins to a pale amber, catching the dust motes that drift over the sagebrush and casting long, indigo shadows that sharpen the contours of the earth. Nearby, the stillness of Venables Lake offers a cool contrast to the arid heights, while the land near Epsom Park retains a quiet, scrubby solitude that defines the character of the immediate vicinity. The history of Spatsum is marked by the relentless passage of the rail line that follows the winding course of the Thompson River, a corridor of movement that has long dictated the local pace. Early industry here relied on the extraction of minerals from the hillside, leaving behind subtle scars that have since been softened by the persistent, slow encroachment of native grasses. Life in Spatsum persists in the shadow of these geological shifts, where the economy remains tied to the land’s rugged utility and the quiet endurance of those who work the slopes. Even now, the sound of a distant freight train echoing off the Oregon Jack Hill serves as a regular reminder of the industry that once defined the region, punctuating the silence of an environment that demands both patience and a hardened resolve.
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| Location | Spatsum, Kamloops Division Yale Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 50.549722°N, 121.301111°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V1S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Spatsum, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Spatsum, 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 Spatsum includes coordinates 50.549722°N, 121.301111°W, situated in Kamloops Division Yale Land District. Postal FSA: V1S. 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.