Laforest, Ontario Weather
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About Laforest, Ontario
Laforest is a locality in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Laforest is located at 47.0321°N, 81.2128°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P3P.
Laforest sits quietly amidst the rugged, unyielding terrain of the Canadian Shield, defined by the proximity of the Lookout Hill and the persistent, dark currents of the Vermilion River. It lies 51.7 km north-north-west of Grand Sudbury, ON (from Grand Sudbury, ON: bearing 348°T), and is situated 23.4 km south-east of Appelo. The air here holds a crisp, northern clarity that sharpens the edges of the surrounding pines, while the low, golden light of dusk spills across the rock faces to reveal the ancient, weathered texture of the stone. Only two kilometers away, the stillness of Post Lake offers a mirror to the sky, providing a stark, reflective contrast to the restless movement of the river nearby. The history of Laforest remains deeply connected to the timber and rail industries that once pushed deep into this northern wilderness to extract resources from the dense woods. While the industrial pulse has shifted over the years, the land retains a sense of purpose, marked by the echoes of those who worked the tracks and the forests. Life here moves with the seasons, from the deep, insulating silence of midwinter to the brief, vibrant intensity of the short northern summer. Those seeking a wider perspective on the regional landscape often look toward Halfway Lake Provincial Park, which lies thirty-six kilometers away, yet the inhabitants of Laforest find their own quiet significance in the immediate contours of their home.
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| Location | Laforest, Sudbury, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 47.03207°N, 81.21282°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P3P |
| 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 Laforest, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Laforest, 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 Laforest includes coordinates 47.032070°N, 81.212820°W, situated in Sudbury. Postal FSA: P3P. 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.