Jans Bay, Saskatchewan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Jans Bay in 71-14-W3.
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Jans Bay is a northern hamlet in 71-14-W3, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 116. Jans Bay is located at 55.1490°N, 108.1025°W. It observes Central Standard Time — no DST (UTC−6). Postal code area: S0M.
Jans Bay rests along the dark, steady currents of the Keeley River, where the northern boreal landscape settles into a quiet stillness. It lies 15.5 km east-north-east of Cole Bay, SK (from Cole Bay, SK: bearing 68°T), and is situated 3.6 km east-south-east of Canoe Narrows. The water of the Keeley River holds a mirror to the sky, reflecting the transition from long summer days to the biting clarity of the northern autumn. Only three kilometers away, the quiet basin of Kyle Lake sits tucked into the surrounding timber, providing a stillness that defines the local horizon. Life in Jans Bay follows the seasonal pulse of the water, where the cold air demands a certain resilience from those who navigate the woods and the riverbanks. The land here does not offer itself easily, yet the persistence of the forest and the slow movement of the river create a sense of belonging that feels as permanent as the bedrock beneath the moss. The people of Jans Bay maintain a connection to the land that is quiet and deliberate, rooted in the traditional practices of hunting and gathering that have sustained generations in this northern reach. Economic activity remains focused on the resources provided by the surrounding wilderness, with the rhythm of the day dictated by the necessity of preparation for the changing seasons. Evenings bring a particular quality of light that stretches thin and golden over the Keeley River, turning the surface into a sheet of hammered copper before the dusk settles. This cycle of work and rest persists without fanfare, defined by the simple, enduring demands of life in a landscape that values patience above all else.
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| Location | Jans Bay, 71-14-W3, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 55.149011°N, 108.10247°W |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time — no DST (UTC−6) |
| Postal FSA | S0M |
| Area Code | 306, 639 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jans Bay, Saskatchewan, 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 Jans Bay includes coordinates 55.149011°N, 108.102470°W, situated in 71-14-W3. Postal FSA: S0M. Telephone area code: 306, 639. Timezone: Central Standard Time — no DST (UTC−6).
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.