Saguenay sits in the St. Lawrence River valley in Quebec, where a humid continental climate produces cold, snowy winters and a spring melt season that is one of the region’s biggest annual flood risks.
On the Saguenay River, the city sits near the site of Quebec’s catastrophic 1996 Saguenay flood, one of Canada’s costliest natural disasters. Ice jams during the spring thaw can cause the St. Lawrence and its tributaries to rise suddenly, and summer convective storms add a second flood risk later in the year, both of which Environment Canada tracks using its national radar network. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Saguenay right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Saguenay, Quebec in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Saguenay, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Saguenay rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Saguenay?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Quebec are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Saguenay or pass by.
Is this Saguenay rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.