Split Lake, Manitoba Weather

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About Split Lake, Manitoba

Split Lake is a community in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Split Lake is located at 56.2453°N, 96.0939°W. It observes Central Time (UTC−6 / −5). Postal code area: R0B.

Split Lake sits low and expansive against the water of the same name, a stretch of northern terrain where the horizon holds a heavy, silver light. It lies 86.3 km west of Gillam, MB (from Gillam, MB: bearing 263°T), and is situated 17.4 km north of York Landing. The land here is defined by the reach of the water, with the Assean River flowing through the quiet distance some 9 km away, carving its way through the dense, dark spruce that defines the horizon. In the stillness of an autumn evening, the air carries a sharp, metallic clarity that makes the distant sound of the water seem closer than it is. The landscape possesses a solemn, persistent weight, where the earth and the sky meet in a muted collision of grey and deep green, and the shoreline of Split Lake shifts with the subtle, restless movement of the ice and the seasons. The history of Split Lake is bound to the currents of the north, where the traditional ways of living have long been shaped by the necessity of moving with the land. The economy remains linked to the seasonal rhythms of the outdoors, where trapping, fishing, and local resource management provide the foundation for daily life. While the modern world touches the edges of the settlement, the pulse of Split Lake is dictated by the requirements of a northern life, demanding a practical, watchful engagement with the environment. There is a quiet industry in the way the people maintain their connections to the water, ensuring that the knowledge of the land is carried forward, not as a static relic, but as a living practice that informs the work of every day. The cultural identity of Split Lake is marked by a profound resilience and a deep-seated connection to the Cree heritage that informs the character of the people. Kawaseechiwak Falls, located about 20 km away, stands as a reminder of the raw, untamed power that defines this geography, acting as a site of quiet contemplation for those who know the land well. Life here moves according to the light, which lingers long in the summer and retreats early into the long, blue-shadowed winters. There is a particular beauty in the way the community gathers, a sense of shared belonging that persists despite the isolation of the north, finding expression in the gatherings and the steady, reliable persistence of those who call Split Lake home.

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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

About This Split Lake, Manitoba Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Split 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 Split Lake includes coordinates 56.245278°N, 96.093889°W. Postal FSA: R0B. 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.