La Tuque snow report
La Tuque
La Tuque ski resort, located in Quebec, boasts over 22 trails for skiers of all levels. The best trails for experienced skiers are the black diamond runs, while beginners can enjoy the gentle slopes of the green runs. The resort has a rich history, having been founded in 1938 as the first ski resort in the province. A little-known fact is that the resort was originally named La Tuque Ski Club and was used as a training ground for Canadian Olympic athletes. For beginner skiers, try the "Easy Street" trail. As for après ski, the "La Microbrasserie du Lac Saint-Jean" offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious local brews.
Terrain mix: La Tuque ski resort is located in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec, Canada. The Laurentian Mountains are a prominent mountain range in eastern North America, extending from Quebec to Maine. The ski resort offers a variety of runs and terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Some of the pertinent mountain aspects of La Tuque ski resort include:
1. Elevation: The resort has a base elevation of around 600 meters (1,969 feet) and a summit elevation of approximately 1,000 meters (3,281 feet).
2. Terrain: The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, as well as gladed areas and terrain parks for freestyle skiing and snowboarding.
3. Slopes: La Tuque ski resort has a vertical drop of around 400 meters (1,312 feet) and offers a variety of slopes that cater to different skill levels and preferences.
4. Snowfall: The resort typically receives a good amount of natural snowfall throughout the winter season, supplemented by snowmaking capabilities to ensure optimal skiing conditions.
5. Scenery: Situated in the Laurentian Mountains, La Tuque ski resort offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and forests, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day of skiing or snowboarding.
Overall, La Tuque ski resort offers a diverse and scenic mountain experience for winter sports enthusiasts in Quebec, Canada.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near La Tuque -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track La Tuque in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when La Tuque reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About La Tuque
Where does the snow data for La Tuque come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at La Tuque?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near La Tuque?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of La Tuque.