Glen Major, Ontario Weather
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About Glen Major, Ontario
Glen Major is a locality in Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Glen Major is located at 44.0106°N, 79.0717°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: L1Y.
Glen Major rests within a rugged, glacial-moulded terrain where the elevation shifts with the deliberate weight of the Oak Ridges Moraine. It lies 21.1 km north-west of Oshawa, ON (from Oshawa, ON: bearing 306°T), and is situated 12.5 km north-north-east of Pickering. The air here holds a crisp, persistent clarity, often catching the amber light of late afternoon as it settles over the quiet surface of Chalk Lake, which sits just two kilometers away. While the Beaver River flows some ten kilometers to the north, the immediate surroundings of Glen Major are defined by a dense, persistent growth of hardwoods and deep, shadowed hollows. Beyond the immediate canopy, the expansive reach of Parc urbain national du Canada de la Rouge lies fifteen kilometers distant, serving as a silent anchor for the surrounding wilderness. The land near Dicksons Hill remains marked by a quiet, industrious persistence, where the earth yields to the seasons rather than the demands of modern expansion. Early settlers found in Glen Major a landscape defined by demanding topographies, leading to a history rooted in small-scale agriculture and the careful management of timber. The economy has shifted from these pioneer efforts toward a stewardship of the land, with the local character shaped by those who prefer the solitude of the ridge lines over the crowded corridors of the south. Residents here maintain a deliberate pace, respecting the deep, forested corridors that define the horizon. This sense of isolation is a defining feature, ensuring that Glen Major keeps a watchful, private eye on the changing weather patterns rolling in from the distant, unseen horizons.
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| Location | Glen Major, Durham, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 44.010556°N, 79.071667°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | L1Y |
| 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 Glen Major, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Glen Major, 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 Glen Major includes coordinates 44.010556°N, 79.071667°W, situated in Durham. Postal FSA: L1Y. 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.