Leaf Rapids, Manitoba Weather
Leaf Rapids, 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 Leaf Rapids in 85,86,87-13,14,15,16,17-W.
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About Leaf Rapids, Manitoba
Leaf Rapids is a town in 85,86,87-13,14,15,16,17-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 351. Leaf Rapids is located at 56.4619°N, 100.0106°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R8N.
Leaf Rapids occupies a quiet expanse of the northern landscape, defined by the persistent presence of Granville Lake and the rise of the nearby Thompson Hill. It lies 75.0 km west-south-west of South Indian Lake, MB (from South Indian Lake, MB: bearing 242°T), and is situated 42.9 km north-east of Granville Lake. The terrain carries the distinct, austere clarity of the north, where the light at dusk flattens against the horizon, turning the grey water of the lake into a mirror for the low-hanging clouds. Five kilometers away, the Opuskowin River moves with a steady, deliberate coldness, carving its path through the bedrock. There is a weight to the air here, a stillness that demands attention, as the land holds its breath under the vast, unblinking sky. The history of Leaf Rapids is anchored in the extraction of resources, a pursuit that has long dictated the pace of life and the movement of its people. Industry here has never been a casual affair; it requires a resilience shaped by the long winters and the logistical demands of a remote northern environment. The economy has shifted over the decades, moving from the intensity of large-scale mining operations toward a more varied reliance on local services and regional administration. Through every change, the residents of Leaf Rapids have maintained a pragmatic relationship with the earth, acknowledging that survival depends on a deep familiarity with the cycle of the seasons and the limitations of the soil. Cultural life in Leaf Rapids reflects a blend of northern endurance and the quiet traditions of those who choose to live far from the density of southern centers. The character of the place is marked by a certain reticence, a preference for actions over words, often seen in how neighbors gather when the temperature drops and the snow begins to settle. No singular landmark dominates the skyline, but the collective memory of the people acts as a tether, preserving stories of the past that define the identity of the collective. Life in Leaf Rapids proceeds with a functional grace, grounded in the reality of the surrounding wilderness and a shared commitment to weathering whatever the climate brings.
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| Location | Leaf Rapids, 85,86,87-13,14,15,16,17-W, Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 56.461944°N, 100.010556°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (UTC−6 / −5) |
| Postal FSA | R8N |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Leaf Rapids, Manitoba Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Leaf Rapids, 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 Leaf Rapids includes coordinates 56.461944°N, 100.010556°W, situated in 85,86,87-13,14,15,16,17-W. Postal FSA: R8N. 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.