The risk of avalanches will increase on Saturday with the arrival of the storm and the accumulation of snow in the mountains.
New wind slabs are set to form on Saturday with the arrival of the expected precipitation and moderate to strong southerly winds. These will be superimposed on existing wind slabs.
No new avalanches were observed or reported.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
5 to 10 cm of new snow lay on a sun crust on the sunny slopes, at and below treeline. In the alpine and at treeline, a variety of wind-affected surfaces were observed (rocks, hard snow, snow accumulation). In wind-protected areas, 20 to 50 cm of fairly light snow lies on top of a well-consolidated snowpack. A significant presence of facets is found at the base of the snowpack (up to 60 cm), especially in areas where the snowpack is thinner. The height of the snowpack varies between 120 and 220 cm.
WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS
A low-pressure system from the Great Lakes will reach the region around midday on Saturday. The Chic-Chocs will be in the northern quadrant of its path, bringing heavier snowfall.
Friday evening and night: Partly cloudy. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from the northwest. Low -18.
Saturday: Occasionally heavy snow beginning in the morning. Accumulations of 5 to 10 cm of snow during the day and 10 to 15 cm overnight. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from the south. Maximum -10.
Sunday: Snow. Accumulation of 5 cm. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from the northwest. High -15.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Wind 20 to 40 km/h from the northwest. High -15.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
