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Mont Orignal Snow Report

Maine, Canada Lac-Etchemin
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Mont Orignal -- Maine ski resort
Mont Orignal Maine · Lac-Etchemin
About this resort

Mont Orignal

Mont Orignal is a ski resort located in Quebec, Canada, featuring 25 trails that cater to all levels of skiing abilities. The resort has 3 peaks with a vertical drop of 550 feet and a ski-able terrain of 300 acres. The resort boasts an interesting historical fact that very few people know: It was originally a private ski club for the employees of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The resort's best trails are the intermediate runs, La Fortin and La Courte Echelle. For beginners, the suggestion is to try out the gentle slopes of the Mont de l'ours trail. The resort's best après-ski bar is Bar L'Appoint.

Terrain mix: The Mont-Orignal ski resort in Canada is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. The resort is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range that extends from Newfoundland in Canada to Alabama in the United States.

The ski resort offers a variety of mountain aspects, including gentle slopes for beginners, challenging runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders, and terrain parks for freestyle enthusiasts. The resort also features stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

StateMaine
LocationLac-Etchemin
Detailed forecast

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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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS GYX.

835 FXUS61 KGYX 140630 AFDGYX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Gray ME 230 AM EDT Wed Oct 14 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Confidence continues to improve for blustery and cool conditions this weekend associated with strengthening low pressure passing to the north. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. Dry and warmer weather returns today through Thursday. 2. Widespread rain returns on Friday, bringing another beneficial soaking rain. 3. Blustery conditions on Saturday will bring a winter feel along with a limited threat for power outages due to a few downed branches. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION... A cold front will slide through the area this morning, with showers ending early on. At least partial clearing takes place downwind of the mountains, with the mountain zones remaining cloudy. Lower elevations warm to the 60s, with colder and windy conditions in the mountains. Elsewhere, wind gusts of 15 to 25 MPH are expected. Cooler, drier, and not as breezy into Thursday as temp values fall behind the cold front, but manage to rise into the 50s to around 60 outside of the mountains. KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION... Low pressure will be strengthening through the Great Lakes Thursday night as a sharp mid level trough digs through Michigan. Regional jet dynamics will be supportive of a low that continues to strengthen through Saturday morning into the Canadian Maritimes. This should bring another round of beneficial rain to the area, in addition to blustery conditions behind (see KM3). Rain should be underway Friday morning for NH, increasing east into western ME by noon. The storm is progressive, so rain won`t linger much more than 8 to 12 hours in one location. Winds quickly shift NW Friday evening, and this will begin a period of CAA and upslope rain/snow showers for the mountains lasting through Saturday. NBM QPF continues to trend greater for this event, but values remain below that of today`s system...around three quarters of an inch. Wintry precip will again be possible with this event, with the first round bound to higher elevations Friday morning. The second round, with more confidence, will be associated with the cooler NW winds arriving Friday night into Saturday. These snow showers could fall more widespread across northern NH and western ME, mainly in the mountains but perhaps some snow showers spill into the foothills given the broad 35 to 40 kt low level wind field. KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION... Forecast confidence is above average for a blustery weekend with well below normal temperatures for mid-October. A strong surface cold front will push of the coast early Saturday morning, with strong NW flow in its wake as a mid level trough axis swings overhead. Anomalous NW flow from 850mb to the surface will support a gusty day with the potential for power outage impacts, especially in the eastern lee-sides of the mountains in downslope favored areas. Will have to watch this trend through the week, but gusts 40+ mph are possible. A wind advisory may be needed Saturday. In addition to the winds, it will be cold with wind chill temperatures making it feel more like winter than fall. Higher elevations will experience full on winter conditions and will be dangerous above the tree line, fall hiking is not recommended. Cold weather will continue through the weekend with sub-freezing temperatures possible Saturday and Sunday night. && .AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Through 23z Wednesday...Expect a trend towards MVFR this morning. Guidance is confident terminals south and east of the mountains clear to VFR by mid to late morning, with WNW winds gusting to 15 to 20 kts. MVFR/IFR ceilings could last NW of the mountains through much of the day. Outlook... Wednesday night-Thursday: Mainly VFR, except MVFR remains possible at HIE. Northwest wind gusts to around 25 kt possible Thursday. Friday-Friday night: Widespread IFR and rain are likely. Rain should taper off Friday night with improvement to MVFR or VFR. HIE may see lingering rain showers switch to snow showers with IFR or MVFR there. Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely at HIE to bring MVFR/IFR. Elsewhere VFR, although it`s possible a few showers make it downwind of the mountains. It also looks very breezy with west to northwest winds of 30 to 40 kt possible. Sunday: VFR. W winds slacken through the day. No sig wx. && .MARINE... Wave heights 4 to 5 feet linger this morning before subsiding below 4 ft. High pressure moves into the region Wednesday night into Thursday, before another area of low pressure gathers strength over the Great Lakes. This low will be more potent, likely passing inland from the waters. It will likely feature onshore SCA winds Friday, before turning NW Friday night through Saturday with greater magnitude, likely Gale. && .GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ME...None. NH...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ150- 152. Small Craft Advisory until 10 AM EDT this morning for ANZ154. && $$ DISCUSSION...Barker/Combs AVIATION... MARINE...

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.

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FAQ

About Mont Orignal

Where does the snow data for Mont Orignal 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 Orignal?

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 Orignal?

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.

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