Provincial status report

Un anticyclone assèche le nord de la province, notamment l’Abitibi et la Côte-Nord, tandis qu’une dépression affecte le sud avec des précipitations. Au cours des prochains jours, l'indice de danger d'incendie demeure bas au sud du territoire, mais atteindra un niveau élevé dans les régions plus au nord, et même très élevé dans certains secteurs du nord-ouest (Abitibi et Nord-du-Québec). Un nouveau système dépressionnaire est attendu en début de semaine prochaine.

Par ailleurs, l’équipe de météorologues de la SOPFEU suit de près la disparition du couvert de neige afin d’élargir graduellement le territoire où l’indice de danger est diffusé.

Rappel de prévention
Au printemps, dès l'arrivée du beau temps, la vigilance demeure essentielle. Les végétaux morts, comme les broussailles et les feuilles mortes, s'assèchent rapidement sous l'effet du soleil et du vent, ce qui les rend particulièrement inflammables. Il est donc important de faire preuve de prudence lors de toute activité pouvant générer des flammes ou des étincelles.

Après quelques jours sans pluie, les combustibles au sol s'assèchent sur l’ensemble du territoire. L'indice de danger d'incendie atteindra un niveau élevé un peu partout en province, jusqu’en milieu de semaine. Des précipitations sont prévues principalement le jeudi 14 mai, ce qui permettra de ramener l'indice de danger à un niveau bas pour les jours subséquents.

Par ailleurs, l’équipe de météorologues de la SOPFEU suit de près la disparition du couvert de neige afin d’élargir graduellement le territoire où l’indice de danger est diffusé.

Rappel de prévention
Au printemps, dès l'arrivée du beau temps, la vigilance demeure essentielle. Les végétaux morts, comme les broussailles et les feuilles mortes, s'assèchent rapidement sous l'effet du soleil et du vent, ce qui les rend particulièrement inflammables. Il est donc important de faire preuve de prudence lors de toute activité pouvant générer des flammes ou des étincelles.

Following rainfall over the past few days, ground fuels are drying out rapidly across western Quebec, particularly in the southern part of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Outaouais, Laurentides, and Lanaudière. The fire danger index has reached a high level in these areas, and this trend is expected to intensify over the next two days as dry conditions persist across this part of the province.

Precipitation is forecast toward the next Weekend, mainly on Sunday, May 10, which should bring the fire danger index back down to a low level for the start of the following week.

In addition, SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists is closely monitoring the disappearance of the snow cover in order to gradually expand the area where the fire danger index is available.

Prevention reminder
In spring, as warmer weather arrives, vigilance remains essential. Dead vegetation such as brush and dry leaves dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable. It is therefore important to exercise caution during any activity that could generate flames or sparks.

Weather conditions observed over the past few days have been conducive to a decrease in fire danger across several regions of Québec. Relatively cool temperatures, combined with precipitation received over much of the territory, are helping to keep the overall risk level low.

According to forecasts, this trend is expected to continue over the coming days. Rain and cool conditions are expected in several areas, which will help maintain the fire danger index at a low level across a large portion of the territory.

In addition, SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists is closely monitoring the disappearance of the snow cover in order to gradually expand the area where the fire danger index is available.

Prevention Reminder
In the spring, as soon as warm weather returns, vigilance remains essential. Dead vegetation, such as brush and fallen leaves, dries out quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable. It is therefore important to exercise caution during any activity that may generate flames or sparks.

More than 50 new wildfires occurred in Québec between April 24 and 28, mainly in the Outaouais, Laurentides and Lanaudière regions. This is above the average number of fires for this time of year. All were caused by human activity, particularly debris burning.

Rainfall on Thursday is helping to lower the fire danger index across southern Québec. At the same time, SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists is closely monitoring the disappearance of the snow cover in order to gradually expand the area where the fire danger index is published.

In spring, as soon as warm weather returns, vigilance is essential. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) dries out quickly under the combined effect of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the Fire Danger Index on April 8, 2026, in southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

Since then, fire danger reporting has expanded to cover all of Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, a large portion of Chaudière-Appalaches, Outaouais, Laurentides, and Lanaudière, as well as the southern parts of Capitale-Nationale and Mauricie.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the area where the Fire Danger Index is issued.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with significant snow cover still present in forested areas. As a result, the risk of wildfires in these regions is nonexistent.

The first fire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, in the Estrie region. It was caused by residents conducting debris burning.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the Fire Danger Index on April 8, 2026, in southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

Since then, fire danger reporting has expanded to cover all of Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, a large portion of Chaudière-Appalaches, Outaouais, Laurentides, and Lanaudière, as well as the southern parts of Capitale-Nationale and Mauricie.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the area where the Fire Danger Index is issued.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with significant snow cover still present in forested areas. As a result, the risk of wildfires in these regions is nonexistent.

The first fire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, in the Estrie region. It was caused by residents conducting debris burning.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, becoming highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the fire danger index on April 8, 2026, in southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

Since then, the fire danger index has been extended to cover all of Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, a large part of Chaudière-Appalaches, as well as the southern portions of Capitale-Nationale and Outaouais.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the territory where the fire danger index is published.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with snow still well present in forested areas. The risk of wildfires there is therefore nonexistent.

The first fire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, Estrie. It was caused by residents carrying out debris burning.

In spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the combined effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the fire danger index on April 8, 2026, in the southern regions where the snow cover had completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie. Since then, the Fire Danger rating has been extended to the Centre-du-Québec region and parts of Chaudière-Appalaches.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the territory where the fire danger index is published.

The rest of Québec remains under winter conditions, with snow still present in forested areas. As a result, the risk of wildfires there is currently non-existent.

The first wildfire of the season occurred on April 9 in Danville, in the Estrie region. It was caused by residents conducting a debris burn.

In the spring, as soon as warm weather sets in, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, dry leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.

SOPFEU began publishing the Fire Danger Index on April 8, 2026, in the southern regions where the snow cover has completely disappeared, namely Montérégie and western Estrie.

SOPFEU’s team of meteorologists monitors the disappearance of the snow cover on a daily basis in order to expand the area where the Fire Danger Index is published.

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

In the spring, as soon as warm weather arrives, vigilance is required. Dead vegetation (brush, fallen leaves, etc.) tends to dry out very quickly under the effects of sun and wind, making it highly flammable.