Cranberry Portage, Manitoba Weather
Cranberry Portage, Manitoba — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Cranberry Portage in 31-64-26-W.
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About Cranberry Portage, Manitoba
Cranberry Portage is a local urban district in 31-64-26-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Cranberry Portage is located at 54.5861°N, 101.3772°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R8A.
Cranberry Portage rests upon a narrow strip of land that serves as a bridge between the vast, shimmering waters of Athapapuskow Lake. It lies 37.3 km east-south-east of Flin Flon, MB (from Flin Flon, MB: bearing 123°T), and is situated 20.8 km east-south-east of Bakers Narrows. The air here holds a crisp, northern clarity, carrying the scent of pine and the stillness of a landscape shaped by ancient ice. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the Grass River flows through the wilderness about 13 km away, carving its path through the bedrock of the Canadian Shield. The light at dusk settles long and amber across the water, turning the surface of Athapapuskow Lake into a mirror for the gathering shadows of the boreal forest. Nearby, the quiet expanse of Twin Lakes Provincial Park lies about 10 km away, offering a sanctuary of trees and silence that defines the character of the surrounding terrain. History in Cranberry Portage took root because of this vital passage, serving as a historic link for travelers and traders navigating the northern waterways. The local economy has long been shaped by the realities of a frontier environment, drawing strength from the forests and the waters that provide both challenge and sustenance. While the days are marked by the steady pulse of seasonal work, the people maintain a connection to the land that is as deep as the glacial depths of the lake itself. Industry remains rooted in the natural assets of the region, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life and the movement of goods through the north. The cultural character of Cranberry Portage reflects the endurance of those who have made their home in this rugged setting, blending traditions that honor the heritage of the north. Life moves with a deliberate focus, where the arrival of winter brings a profound hush over the frozen reaches of Athapapuskow Lake. The community finds its identity in the shared experience of the elements, finding beauty in the stark, unadorned horizon and the endurance of the land. Whether one is watching the northern lights ignite the sky or listening to the ice groan in the deep cold, Cranberry Portage exists as a place where the human presence feels both small and remarkably significant against the vastness of the wilderness.
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| Location | Cranberry Portage, 31-64-26-W, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 54.586111°N, 101.37722°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R8A |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Cranberry Portage, Manitoba Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, 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 Cranberry Portage includes coordinates 54.586111°N, 101.377220°W, situated in 31-64-26-W. Postal FSA: R8A. Telephone area code: 204, 431. Timezone: Central Time (UTC−6 / −5).
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.