Cross Lake, Manitoba Weather
Cross Lake, 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 Cross Lake in 65-3-W.
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About Cross Lake, Manitoba
Cross Lake is a northern community in 65-3-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Cross Lake is located at 54.6258°N, 97.7789°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R0E.
Cross Lake anchors itself firmly against the expansive, dark waters of the lake that shares its name, sitting as a quiet sentinel amidst the rugged northern boreal terrain. It lies 70.7 km north of Norway House, MB (from Norway House, MB: bearing 2°T), and is situated 24.7 km north-north-west of The Elbow. The water here possesses a heavy, glass-like stillness, reflecting the deep blues and greys of a vast sky that seems to press down upon the spruce and pine forests. While the land remains largely defined by the reach of the water, the terrain shifts slightly as one moves away from the shore, leading the observant traveler toward the presence of Eves Falls, which lies roughly 13 km away. The air carries a crisp, lingering scent of damp earth and coniferous needles, a sensory reminder of the sheer scale of the wilderness that surrounds the settlement. The historical trajectory of Cross Lake is deeply rooted in the traditional lands and long-standing presence of the Pimicikamak people, who have navigated these waterways for generations. Life in Cross Lake continues to be shaped by the cycles of the northern seasons, with the local economy drawing strength from a blend of traditional harvesting practices and contemporary industry. The rhythm of daily existence often aligns with the movement of the water, as the local population manages the challenges and opportunities presented by the northern environment. This proximity to the land fosters a distinct perspective on resourcefulness, where the knowledge of the bush and the waterways remains a vital component of local identity. Cultural life in Cross Lake thrives through the persistence of Indigenous traditions and the shared experiences of those who call this northern landscape home. Gatherings often center around the seasonal changes, marking the transition from the long, silent winters to the brief, vibrant intensity of the northern summer. While the modern world touches Cross Lake through infrastructure and technology, the core of the experience here stays grounded in the quiet endurance of the people and their connection to the shores of Cross Lake. The geography acts as a constant companion, demanding a certain level of respect and patience from everyone who traverses its paths or casts a line into the depths of the water.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Cross Lake, 65-3-W, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 54.625833°N, 97.778889°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R0E |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Cross Lake, Manitoba Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cross Lake, 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 Cross Lake includes coordinates 54.625833°N, 97.778889°W, situated in 65-3-W. Postal FSA: R0E. 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.