Squirrel Depot, Ontario Weather
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About Squirrel Depot, Ontario
Squirrel Depot is a locality in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Squirrel Depot is located at 45.8676°N, 77.5418°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: K8H.
Squirrel Depot sits quietly along the Barron River, a persistent presence where the land rises toward the shoulder of Beacon Hill. It lies 21.1 km west of Petawawa, ON (from Petawawa, ON: bearing 263°T), and is situated 12.7 km south of Laurentian Hills. The air here holds the damp, clean scent of moving water, and at dusk, the light pulls long shadows across the uneven terrain, revealing the granite bones of the Canadian Shield beneath the pine needles. Wee Trout Lake rests in the nearby hollows, a mere kilometer away, offering a glassy stillness that contrasts with the constant, low-frequency hum of the Barron River as it navigates the rocky bed. Five kilometers distant, the protected lands of Barron River Provincial Park extend the reach of the forest, while the distant, rushing sound of High Falls, twelve kilometers upstream, serves as a reminder of the water’s relentless energy in this rugged corner of the province. History at Squirrel Depot feels less like a record of events and more like the slow accumulation of seasonal work and the seasonal migration of those who know the woods. The local character is defined by a deep familiarity with the timber and the current, shaped by generations who have understood the economy of the river as a conduit for movement and resource. Life in Squirrel Depot moves with the pragmatism of a place that knows both the sudden thaw and the long, deep freeze of winter, where the value of a day is measured by what can be secured before the light fades behind the ridge. There is a distinct, understated pride in the way the residents maintain their connection to the surrounding wilderness, finding a kind of clarity in the simple, necessary labor of living close to the Barron River.
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| Location | Squirrel Depot, Renfrew, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 45.86761°N, 77.54182°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | K8H |
| 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 Squirrel Depot, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Squirrel Depot, 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 Squirrel Depot includes coordinates 45.867610°N, 77.541820°W, situated in Renfrew. Postal FSA: K8H. 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.