Mont Cascades snow report
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Mont Cascades
Mont Cascades is a popular ski resort in Quebec that offers a variety of ski trails for all levels of skiers. The best trails for advanced skiers are the Black Diamond and Double Black Diamond runs, while beginner skiers should check out the Easy Street and Bunny Hill runs. A little-known historical fact is that Mont Cascades was once a limestone quarry before it was converted into a ski resort in the 1970s. For beginner skiers, the resort offers a special program called "Learn to Ski" which includes a private lesson, equipment rental, and a lift ticket. As for après-ski, the recommended spot is the Bar Le Schuss which offers a cozy atmosphere and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: Mont-Cascades ski resort is located in the Gatineau Hills in Quebec, Canada. The resort is situated on Mont Cascades, which is part of the Laurentian Mountain Range. The Laurentian Mountains are a prominent mountain range in eastern North America, stretching from the St. Lawrence River to the Appalachian Mountains in the United States.
Mont Cascades is known for its diverse terrain, with slopes ranging from beginner to expert levels. The mountain offers a vertical drop of 165 meters (541 feet) and features 20 runs, including several black diamond runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Mont-Cascades also offers snow tubing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing on its mountain slopes. The resort's picturesque setting in the Gatineau Hills provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
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.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BTV.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mont Cascades -- 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 Mont Cascades in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mont Cascades reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mont Cascades
Where does the snow data for Mont Cascades 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 Mont Cascades?
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 Mont Cascades?
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 Mont Cascades.