Your March break is loading…and winter is not going quietly
Stay one step ahead of March break planning by navigating the month’s weather twists and turns
After a classic Canadian winter in Ontario, the stage is set for an outstanding March on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. A deep, durable snow base is present across ski country — and that foundation will help extend the season though March’s curveballs.
A Wintry Start
March is typically a month full of transition, and this year is no different. Our daylight is growing, temperature averages are warming, and the global pattern is changing toward El Niño, but there are still plenty of snow chances with cold air looming over Canada.
The first few days of March have been cold, with continued wintry precipitation. However, expect weather mood swings; a pattern change is on the way.
False Start to Spring
By the first weekend of the month, a March thaw is expected. How warm it gets—and how long it lasts— remains uncertain. Ontario’s active storm track during this period could bring rain or a messy mix, depending on where the systems track.
While mild weather will take a toll on snowpack conditions, its depth from this winter should help brave the impact on the slopes. Don't let the thaw scare away your March break ski plans; it will be nothing but a classic false start to spring.
Winter’s Encore During March Break
Ahead of the March break, we expect a return of winter weather. Not mid-January bitter cold—just enough to reopen the door for snowmaking and refresh runs with potential natural snowfall.
By mid-March, average temperatures are already climbing. So while winter returns, it won’t pack the same punch as earlier in the season.
This means your March break skiing will be comfortable, possibly requiring fewer layers.
Bottom line: expect a classic March—early winter, mid-month thaw, and winter’s comeback right on time for your March break.