Frood Mine, Ontario Weather
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About Frood Mine, Ontario
Frood Mine is a locality in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Frood Mine is located at 46.5251°N, 81.0038°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P3C.
Frood Mine occupies a rugged expanse of the Canadian Shield, defined by the stark, rocky outcroppings near the Blueberry Hill. It lies 7.7 km south-east of Grand Sudbury, ON (from Grand Sudbury, ON: bearing 139°T), and is situated 7.7 km south-east of Greater Sudbury. The terrain surrounding Frood Mine bears the heavy, mineral-rich signature of a landscape shaped by deep-earth extraction, where the horizon is often defined by the skeletal geometry of headframes against a bruised, twilight sky. Beyond the industrial grit, the proximity of Sand Pit Lake provides a quiet, reflective stillness five kilometers away, while the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, located nine kilometers distant, offers a verdant counterpoint to the subterranean intensity of the shafts. Even when the wind carries the metallic scent of ore, the air here possesses a crisp, biting clarity that persists until the Wanapitei River, flowing fourteen kilometers off, pulls the humidity into the low-lying basins. The history of Frood Mine remains anchored in the discovery of rich nickel and copper deposits that transformed this rugged bushland into a global hub for metallurgical innovation. Generations of workers have moved through the shifts, their lives aligned with the rhythmic pulse of the hoists and the constant, vibrating hum of the processing plants. While the economy continues to rely on the expertise honed in these depths, the local culture reflects a pragmatic resilience, valuing the hard-won bonds formed in the dark. Away from the primary industrial sites, the quietude of the surrounding woods persists, offering a stark reminder of the ancient geology that first drew prospectors to this corner of the world.
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| Location | Frood Mine, Sudbury, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.5251°N, 81.00382°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P3C |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Frood Mine, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frood Mine, Ontario, 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 Frood Mine includes coordinates 46.525100°N, 81.003820°W, situated in Sudbury. Postal FSA: P3C. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
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.