Les Cinq-Fourches, Quebec — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast, soil and crop conditions for Les Cinq-Fourches in Shefford; La Haute-Yamaska.
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Les Cinq-Fourches is a locality in Shefford; La Haute-Yamaska, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Les Cinq-Fourches is located at 45.3719°N, 72.5553°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J2M.
Les Cinq-Fourches holds a quiet prominence near the Colline Methodist, where the earth rises in subtle, firm swells characteristic of the Shefford landscape. It lies 13.4 km east-south-east of Granby, QC (from Granby, QC: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.2 km north-east of Bromont. The terrain here maintains a modest elevation, sheltered by the proximity of Lac des Sources, which rests only a kilometer away to settle the local humidity. When the light of late afternoon slants across the fields, the air carries a distinct, sharp clarity that clarifies the horizon. While the Rivière Yamaska winds its way through the wider region some eight kilometers distant, the immediate surroundings of Les Cinq-Fourches feel sequestered and self-contained. The proximity of Parc national de la Yamaska, also eight kilometers away, ensures that the fringes of this land remain influenced by the preservation of wilder, forested corridors. The history of Les Cinq-Fourches is tied to the steady, industrious spirit of La Haute-Yamaska, where agricultural roots have long defined the daily labor of those who work the land. Families here have traditionally balanced the demands of small-scale farming with the changing requirements of the modern economy, maintaining a focus on productivity that respects the seasonal shifts of the Quebec climate. Life moves with a deliberate attention to the land, where the changing colors of the trees serve as a natural calendar for the community. The presence of the nearby Colline Methodist provides a landmark that anchors the historical identity of the vicinity, grounding the residents in a long-standing tradition of local stewardship. Even in the modern era, the character of Les Cinq-Fourches persists as a reflection of its environment, favoring a quiet tenacity over the haste of larger centers.
Les Cinq-Fourches déploie ses terres fertiles sous la lumière oblique du crépuscule, là où le relief s'incline doucement vers les hauteurs de la Colline Methodist. Ce paysage de la Haute-Yamaska conserve une rigueur agricole que le temps n'a pu altérer, façonnant une identité où chaque horizon semble répondre à la patience des sillons. À proximité, le Lac des Sources miroite dans le silence des terres basses, offrant une respiration paisible à quelques pas des exploitations qui occupent le terrain. L'air y circule avec une limpidité rare, porté par les courants qui descendent des zones plus élevées pour balayer les champs de cette contrée québécoise. Tandis que la Rivière Yamaska poursuit son cours à huit kilomètres de distance, le Parc national de la Yamaska impose sa présence forestière sur les franges du territoire, marquant la limite naturelle des travaux humains. Les Cinq-Fourches maintient ainsi une existence discrète, presque confidentielle, entre la terre cultivée et les reflets des eaux proches. La rudesse du climat forge ici des habitudes tenaces, une manière d'être au monde qui privilégie la constance des gestes et la profondeur du ciel, loin de l'agitation, dans une quiétude qui appartient aux plaines et aux ondulations du sol.
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| Location | Les Cinq-Fourches, Shefford; La Haute-Yamaska, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 45.371944°N, 72.555278°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J2M |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Les Cinq-Fourches, Quebec, 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 Les Cinq-Fourches includes coordinates 45.371944°N, 72.555278°W, situated in Shefford; La Haute-Yamaska. Postal FSA: J2M. Telephone area code: 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873. 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.