The weather will be cold, dry, and windy for the weekend. Even though the avalanche danger is low, be on the lookout for blowing snow, as wind slabs that are forming are always more reactive.
Wind slabs will continue to form throughout the weekend. Be aware of wind-driven snow when traveling in avalanche terrain.
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
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15 to 30 cm of light snow covers the refrozen crust from December 20. There is considerable spatial variability in areas affected by wind, ranging from bare rocky slopes to wind-blown snow accumulations.
Conditions remain typical for early season: there are numerous obstacles on the ground.
Cold and windy conditions on the ridges for the weekend, with light northwesterly winds and gusts reaching extreme levels at times.
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS
Friday evening and night: Mostly cloudy. Wind from the north at 6 to 12 mph. Low of -18.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Wind from the northwest at 6 to 12 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Low of -18.
Sunday: Alternating sun and clouds. Northwest wind 10 to 20 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h. High -12.
Monday: Alternating sun and clouds. Northwest wind 10 to 20 km/h. High -7.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
