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Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Mont-Sainte-Anne

North America

Mont-Sainte-Anne

Off-season

Last season ended April 18, 2026

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

Off-season — closed April 18

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

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2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 175m

Overview

Mont-Sainte-Anne is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 18, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Mont-Sainte-Anne is a ski resort located in the Laurentian Mountains near Quebec City, Quebec, offering 71 trails across three mountain faces and a vertical drop of 625 meters. The resort features a mix of beginner to expert terrain, night skiing, and a renowned cross-country ski center. Visitors benefit from modern amenities, a family-friendly atmosphere, and panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River, making it a prominent destination for both alpine and Nordic skiing.

Resort Info

Summit800m
Base175m
Vertical625m
Lifts9
Runs71
Skiable Area547 acres
Average snowfall187 inches / 475 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 18, 2026
Projected openingDecember 19, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Le Shack – A popular après-ski bar located at the base of Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Shack is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering spot 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

175m

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17.2°C

Wind

10.5km/h

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488m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Mont-Sainte-Anne El Niño rank & forecast

Mont-Sainte-Anne ranks #274 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −5% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −5% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mont-Sainte-Anne averaged -5% 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 -3%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 -9%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −3%'15-16 −3%'23-24 −9%

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

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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-Sainte-Anne (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
17 / 79.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
15 / 51.5mm
Sun, Aug 30
17 / 93.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
17 / 70.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
14 / 7
Wed, Sep 2
17 / 113.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)5.10.93.600.60.900.33000.300000.33.6
Temp (°C)1416121015812171111179101410131712
Wind (km/h)1014109188111575148377759
Gusts (km/h)263725214120243719162923192727312632

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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16.9°

6.6°

16 km/h

Sat

29

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14.9°

5°

19 km/h

Sun

30

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16.9°

9.4°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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17.3°

6.5°

16 km/h

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14°

6.5°

11 km/h

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17.1°

10.7°

11 km/h

Thu

3

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16.7°

10.7°

9 km/h

Fri

4

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12.8°

9.2°

12 km/h

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12.7°

8.8°

18 km/h

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15.8°

9.2°

13 km/h

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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.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 250cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~221.9 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (255 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 11% below the 30-year average (250 cm).

Mont-Sainte-Anne Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 271cm with an average of 98 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
November32.7cm13 days9cm24cm9.4cm
December54cm18 days40cm61cm13.6cm
January48.5cm18 days72cm90cm12.5cm
February48.2cm17 days92cm110cm13.1cm
March46.5cm16 days100cm115cm12.6cm
April28.5cm10 days75cm101cm9.7cm
May2.8cm2 days12cm44cm3cm

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 19, 2026

Through Apr 18, 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-Sainte-Anne, ERA5 season snowfall median was 263 cm (104 in), about 1% above 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

263 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% above median

All-season median

261 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10263 cm232 cm – 273 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12264 cm243 cm – 336 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8249 cm228 cm – 282 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-Sainte-Anne

Where is Mont-Sainte-Anne?
Mont-Sainte-Anne is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Mont-Sainte-Anne?
Mont-Sainte-Anne runs from a base elevation of 175 m (574 ft) to a summit of 800 m (2,625 ft), giving a vertical drop of 625 m (2,051 ft).
How big is Mont-Sainte-Anne?
Mont-Sainte-Anne has 547 acres (221 hectares) of skiable terrain, 71 marked runs and 9 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Mont-Sainte-Anne?
Mont-Sainte-Anne is on the Epic Pass. 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-Sainte-Anne?
Mont-Sainte-Anne 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-Sainte-Anne get in a typical season?
Mont-Sainte-Anne averages 187 inches / 475 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Mont-Sainte-Anne in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #274 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mont-Sainte-Anne averaged -5% 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 -3%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 -9%. A pattern, not a promise.