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Warfield is a village in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 1,753. Warfield is located at 49.0942°N, 117.7492°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V1R.
Warfield rests upon the rugged slopes of Talus Hill, overlooking the persistent pull of the Columbia River as it carves through the Kootenay Land District. It lies 2.9 km west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 269°T), and is situated 15.2 km west of Fruitvale. The air here carries a crisp, metallic edge, often cooling rapidly as the sun slips behind the high ridges to cast long, sharp shadows across the steep terrain. On quiet evenings, the light clings to the hillsides, turning the exposed rock faces a soft, bruised purple before the stars assert themselves over the valley. The industrial pulse of Warfield has long been defined by the heavy, rhythmic labor associated with the nearby smelter, a presence that shaped the local way of life. While the work remains demanding, the daily experience of Warfield is softened by the proximity of protected spaces and the natural world, such as the quiet expanses of Beaver Creek Park located just a short distance away. Residents find a distinct solitude in the surrounding landscape, whether they are looking toward the distant shimmer of Violin Lake or listening for the muted roar of Beaver Falls echoing through the timber. Life in Warfield maintains a steady, deliberate pace, grounded by the sheer physical weight of the mountains and the constant, southward flow of the water.
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| Location | Warfield, Kootenay Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.094167°N, 117.749167°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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Warfield, 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 Warfield includes coordinates 49.094167°N, 117.749167°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.