Porquis Junction, Ontario Weather
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About Porquis Junction, Ontario
Porquis Junction is a compact rural community in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Porquis Junction is located at 48.7041°N, 80.7838°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0N.
Porquis Junction anchors itself within the rugged, expansive terrain of the Canadian Shield, where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, unyielding sky. It lies 29.9 km north-west of Matheson, ON (from Matheson, ON: bearing 309°T), and is situated 12.9 km north-east of Barbers Bay. The landscape surrounding Porquis Junction carries the crisp clarity of the north, characterized by dense boreal stands and low-lying muskeg that hold the morning light in a pale, amber glow. Nearby, the water of Horseshoe Lake rests in quiet stillness just 4 km away, while the Abitibi River carves its path through the earth about 10 km distant. The air here holds a sharp, clean edge, particularly as the sun dips low and casts long, violet shadows across the flat, resilient ground. The identity of Porquis Junction emerged from the heavy pulse of the railway, serving for decades as a vital nexus for the transit of timber and ore. While the primary industry has shifted, the legacy of this intersection remains present in the weathered tracks and the quiet persistence of its inhabitants. Residents often find their way toward the natural respite of Kettle Lakes Provincial Park, situated 16 km away, or visit the nearby settlement of Iroquois Falls, located 11 km from the heart of the junction. Life in Porquis Junction proceeds with a steady, pragmatic focus, finding its beauty in the straightforward utility of the land and the endurance of those who call this northern intersection home.
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| Location | Porquis Junction, Cochrane, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 48.70411°N, 80.78377°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0N |
| 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 Porquis Junction, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Porquis Junction, 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 Porquis Junction includes coordinates 48.704110°N, 80.783770°W, situated in Cochrane. Postal FSA: P0N. 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.