Wind slabs still need some time to stabilize, and human triggering is still possible.
Look for wind sheltered slopes, where you'll find the best snow!
Wind slabs of varying density sit on top of each other, creating inversions in the snowpack in some places. This has the effect of prolonging and increasing the reactivity of the wind slabs.
No new avalanches observed or reported in the last 24 hours.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Saturday's mild temperatures favoured the settling of the snowpack, and the sun affected the steeper slopes on solar aspects. .In the alpine and at treeline, the wind has sculpted the landscape, creating great variability. The surface alternates between snowdrifts, pressed snow, scoured or snow accumulation. In areas sheltered from the wind, especially below treeline, this snow lies on a well consolidated mid-pack. However, a fragile layer of facets persists at the base. The height of the snowpack varies between 120 and 220 cm.
WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS
Little change expected over the next few days. The cold returns temporarily on Sunday before a high-pressure ridge sets in for Monday.
Saturday evening and night: Mostly cloudy. Westerly winds from 30 to 40 km/h. -15C.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. 3 to 6 cm of snow. Westerly winds form 20 to 40 km/h. -8C.
Monday: Sunny. Southwest winds from 20 to 40 km/h. -9C.
Tuesday: Sunny. Northwest winds easing off to 30 km/h. -5C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
