Opocopa, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather

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About Opocopa, Newfoundland and Labrador

Opocopa is a locality in Menihek, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Opocopa is located at 53.0417°N, 66.6118°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: A2V.

Opocopa sits amidst a rugged expanse of the Canadian Shield, where the land holds a stillness that seems to sharpen the edges of the horizon. It lies 23.5 km east-north-east of Labrador City, NL (from Labrador City, NL: bearing 67°T), and is situated 26.6 km north-east of Wabush. The terrain surrounding Opocopa is defined by the heavy, ancient presence of stone and the quiet, persistent growth of resilient taiga. De Mille Lake rests nearby, its surface often catching the bruised, violet light of a northern dusk that lingers long before fading into a sharp, clear dark. Further out, the Rivière aux Fraises carves its path through the wilderness, providing a cold, constant movement that contrasts with the stillness of the surrounding forest. The air here carries the scent of spruce and damp earth, a raw fragrance that feels as old as the bedrock itself. Industry and the extraction of mineral wealth define the character of Opocopa, drawing people toward the deep, metallic heart of the earth. While Duley Lake Provincial Park offers a rare space for respite, the focus of the region remains firmly on the labor required to sustain operations in such a demanding environment. The history of the area is built upon the grit of those who arrived to work the iron-rich soil, creating a life that is defined by the sudden, intense shifts of the seasons. Despite the industrial weight, Opocopa maintains a sense of isolation that feels intentional, where the silence between shifts is as significant as the heavy machinery that keeps the economy in motion.

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About This Opocopa, Newfoundland and Labrador Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Opocopa, Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 Opocopa includes coordinates 53.041744°N, 66.611835°W, situated in Menihek. Postal FSA: A2V. Telephone area code: 709, 879. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).

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.