Côte-Nord

The sectors of Haute-Côte-Nord, Manicouagan, Minganie, as well as Anticosti Island, having lost most of their snow cover, are now subject to spring conditions and the fire danger is now available there. The northern sectors will continue to be monitored in order to open the last weather stations allowing us to broadcast the fire danger in the coming days.

In spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and good weather appears, it is necessary to be vigilant. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

The region is still subject to winter conditions, with snow still present in the forest. Even if the risk of fire in the forested area may be non-existent, the coastal areas are beginning to see the snow cover disappear, gradually bringing spring conditions to the coastal parts of the region. Several areas of the Côte-Nord will be monitored to open weather stations allowing us to broadcast the fire danger in the coming days. 

In the spring, as soon as the snow has disappeared and the good weather arrives, it is necessary to exercise caution. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and the wind. They then become highly flammable.

The region is still subject to winter conditions, with snow clearly present in the forest. Even though in the forested area the fire risk may be nonexistent, the coastal areas are beginning to see the snow cover disappear, gradually bringing spring conditions to the coastal parts of the western region.

In spring, as soon as the snow is gone and good weather arrives, caution is necessary. Dead vegetation (brush, dead leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effect of the sun and wind. They then become highly flammable.

The region is still experiencing winter conditions, with snow well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore non-existent.