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Mont Orford ski resort
Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Mont Orford

North America

Mont Orford

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 270m

Overview

Mont Orford is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Mont Orford is located in Quebec’s Eastern Townships and features one of the highest skiable peaks in the region, offering 61 trails across three mountains. The resort provides a variety of terrain for all skill levels, a modern base lodge, equipment rentals, and snow school services. Mont Orford is recognized for its scenic natural setting within a national park, family-friendly atmosphere, and year-round outdoor activities including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country trails.

Resort Info

Summit851m
Base270m
Vertical581m
Lifts7
Runs62
Skiable Area245 acres
Average snowfall420 inches / 1067 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Slalom Pub – A popular après-ski spot located at the base of Mont Orford, Le Slalom Pub is known for its cozy atmosphere, live music events, and a wide selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Base

270m

Temp

16.8°C

Wind

7.5km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Mont Orford El Niño rank & forecast

Mont Orford ranks #318 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −8% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar: Often a bit lighter early (−3% to −8% vs normal). History favors waiting for peak-depth months (often Feb–Mar) rather than skipping the resort.

#318 of 488Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

Strong-event signal: −8% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mont Orford averaged -8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +6%, '15-16 -25%, '23-24 -4%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +6%'15-16 −25%'23-24 −4%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Mont Orford Webcam

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Mont Orford (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
16 / 103.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
17 / 7
Sun, Aug 30
18 / 129mm
Mon, Aug 31
17 / 10
Tue, Sep 1
17 / 917.7mm
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 157.2mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.92.70.30000.61.56.90005.711.40.61.52.13.6
Temp (°C)151612111610141713111612111612161916
Wind (km/h)915117128141613576753534
Gusts (km/h)233824183318323929161823192721313727

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (851m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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16.3°

9.7°

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Sat

29

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16.5°

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14 km/h

Sun

30

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17.5°

12°

18 km/h

Mon

31

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16.6°

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12 km/h

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16.7°

9.2°

9 km/h

Wed

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19.8°

15°

6 km/h

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17.8°

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16 km/h

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16.2°

10.7°

14 km/h

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16.2°

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15.9°

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Summit elevation (851m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche Canada

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 10:00 AM

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Mont Orford. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NewEngland511. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 162cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 184cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~184.7 cm. That's 14% above the 5-year average (162 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (184 cm).

Mont Orford Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 195cm with an average of 97 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November22.5cm12 days4cm13cm7.2cm
December40.9cm19 days18cm33cm10.2cm
January38.1cm21 days35cm50cm8.5cm
February36.4cm18 days49cm60cm10.6cm
March34.4cm16 days43cm61cm10.7cm
April16.3cm8 days12cm32cm6.3cm
May1.7cm1 days0cm3cm2.5cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 4, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Mont Orford, ERA5 season snowfall median was 194 cm (76 in), about this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

194 cm

10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median

All-season median

194 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10194 cm184 cm – 207 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12184 cm171 cm – 224 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8198 cm181 cm – 212 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Mont Orford

Where is Mont Orford?
Mont Orford is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Mont Orford?
Mont Orford runs from a base elevation of 270 m (886 ft) to a summit of 851 m (2,792 ft), giving a vertical drop of 581 m (1,906 ft).
How big is Mont Orford?
Mont Orford has 245 acres (99 hectares) of skiable terrain, 62 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Mont Orford?
Mont Orford is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Mont Orford?
Mont Orford typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Mont Orford get in a typical season?
Mont Orford averages 420 inches / 1067 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Mont Orford in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #318 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -8% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mont Orford averaged -8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +6%, '15-16 -25%, '23-24 -4%. A pattern, not a promise.