Rossport, Ontario Weather
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About Rossport, Ontario
Rossport is a locality in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rossport is located at 48.8358°N, 87.5206°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P0T.
Rossport rests along the rugged northern shore of Lake Superior, where the land rises sharply toward the silhouette of the Nineteen Hill. It lies 18.9 km west of Schreiber, ON (from Schreiber, ON: bearing 279°T), and is situated 31.3 km west of Terrace Bay. The air here carries a persistent, bracing chill, smelling of cold stone and deep water, even when the afternoon light turns the surface of the lake into a sheet of hammered copper. Nearby, the Pays Plat River cuts a path through the dense terrain, while the cascading waters of Rainbow Falls provide a constant, low-frequency hum that defines the quietude of the surrounding woods. Hikers often traverse the trails near Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, where the forest canopy presses close against the rocky earth, keeping the landscape feeling ancient and undisturbed. Rossport emerged from the ambition of commercial fishing and the steady pulse of the railway, industries that carved a living out of the unforgiving shield country. These days, the economy of Rossport leans into the stillness, serving as a gateway for those drawn to the expansive, dark horizon of the lake and the sheltered coves that have protected mariners for generations. The legacy of the early pioneers persists in the weathered wooden structures and the enduring pragmatism of the residents who navigate the seasons with a quiet focus. Life in Rossport moves in alignment with the shifting moods of the water, a stark contrast to the distant, frantic pace of the world beyond the reach of the northern woods.
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| Location | Rossport, Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 48.835833°N, 87.520556°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P0T |
| 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 Rossport, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rossport, 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 Rossport includes coordinates 48.835833°N, 87.520556°W, situated in Thunder Bay. Postal FSA: P0T. 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.