Chic-Choc Mountains

Most of the territory still lacks enough snow to cause avalanches, and skiing remains very risky due to the many obstacles that are not buried. However, in some isolated areas in alpine terrain (ravines, couloirs), there is now enough snow to cause small avalanches, with the presence of reactive wind slabs.

No avalanche activity was observed or reported.

If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Wind slabs are present in areas not protected from the wind and on leeward slopes (east and south). Underneath this wind-affected snow, there is a layer of snow that is undergoing faceting.

The snowpack thickness varies between 40 and 70 cm. Accumulations are greater in couloirs and depressions and in areas of maximum loading.

For the coming week, we invite you to consult the public weather resources recommended when preparing for a mountain outing and available here.

• Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
• Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.