Discover the hard workers that provide you with exceptional skiing conditions throughout the season.

A White Season with a Capital “W”

Winter of 2025, was marked by generous snowfalls to the delight of skiers, and continues to offer exceptional conditions. While the rain at the dawn of the new year was discouraging for many enthusiasts, the conditions that followed did not disappoint. In fact, the rain helped create a solid base to support subsequent snow accumulations. To this date, we have received more than 350 cm of snow, and the cold temperatures have been ideal for maintaining incredible skiing conditions.

A Changing Winter Season

Climate change is now a reality for ski resorts worldwide, and Quebec is no exception. Climate data shows a trend toward more unpredictable winters, with more frequent freeze-thaw cycles and an increase in liquid precipitation. This outlook may be concerning for mountain enthusiasts. However, don’t be misled by what you hear in the media or see on weather apps; ski areas combine ingenuity and expertise to provide outstanding conditions, regardless of the weather forecast.

Resilient and Agile Ski Areas

Faced with early-season climate fluctuations, Quebec ski areas have invested heavily in snowmaking systems and state-of-the-art grooming equipment to ensure high-quality ski surfaces on your favorite slopes. Here are some of the benefits of these new technologies in mountain operations:

Snowmaking at -2°C : Did you know that ski areas can start producing snow as soon as the temperature drops below -2°C? From that moment on, teams work tirelessly to prepare the ski domain. Thanks to technology, combined with the slightly colder temperatures found in the mountains, there is often a striking difference in scenery between the city and the ski resort.

Early Openings : Most resorts can welcome skiers as early as the beginning of December, even if natural snowfall is delayed.

Optimal Quality Throughout the Season : Snow produced by snowmaking systems creates a uniform and durable surface. It forms a resilient base that better withstands thawing and bad weather, ensuring excellent skiing conditions all season long.

Expertise and Innovation at the Service of Skiers

What is manufactured snow? It’s simply water broken into microdroplets using pressurized air. Advancements in knowledge, work techniques, and research and development enable ski areas to adopt innovative and responsible strategies to adapt to a changing climate:

Energy-Efficient Technology : Quebec ski areas have a significant advantage over most ski resorts worldwide because their systems run on hydroelectricity, a clean energy source with very low greenhouse gas emissions. However, this energy is costly, which is why resorts are upgrading their equipment with more efficient systems. Additionally, many resorts participate in efforts to reduce consumption during peak periods with Hydro-Québec.

Climate Planning : The industry collaborates on research projects with climate experts to understand the winters of the future and help resorts anticipate upcoming challenges.

Dedicated Teams : Employees apply their expertise to slope preparation. From precise grooming machine passes to strategic snow reserves and daily adjustments, their skills ensure optimal conditions at all times.

Solutions for Skiers

Skiers have multiple options to guarantee a great experience:

• SkiCams on maneige.ski : Check live webcams from resorts to see real-time mountain conditions. You might be surprised by the contrast with the weather in the city!
• Ski areas Updates : Ski areas on maneige.ski and their websites provide detailed information on slope conditions, weather, and trail openings.
• Go Skiing! The best way to check conditions? Head to a resort and experience the joy of winter firsthand. When you’re skiing, a smile is guaranteed!

Skiing: A Passion That Never Fades

Nordicity is in our veins… Even in the face of climate change, winter sports remain a key part of Quebec winters. At a ski resort, we don’t endure winter—we embrace it! Thanks to innovation, technology, and the determination of mountain teams, every season promises fun and adventure. It’s time to lace up your boots and head to the resort to enjoy exceptional conditions! Let winter surprise you with mountains of smiles.