*** A special avalanche watch is activated for areas outside our forecast zone ***
Strong north-westerly winds will continue to displace new snow. Choose land below tree line.
Our observations concerning the effects of the storm are limited. Take particular care on the eastern and southern slopes. Recent strong winds may have formed large wind slabs.
We have received over 30 cm of snow since Thursday evening. This snow will take a little longer to stabilize.
No new avalanches observed or reported.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Around 30 cm of snow have fallen in the mountains since Thursday evening. This snow was redistributed by the intense southerly winds, which then became strong northerly winds. In the alpine and at treeline, this new snow rests on a variety of old wind-affected surfaces: sastrugi, crust or superimposed slabs of different densities.
In areas sheltered from the wind and below treeline, we now find 50 to 70 cm of low-density snow resting on a well-consolidated snowpack. At the base, there is a layer of well-developed facets, especially where the mantle is thinner.
WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS
Friday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind northwest 50-70 km/h. Low -23.
Saturday: Sunny. Wind northwest 50 to 70 km/h. High -15.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Wind northwest 10 to 20 km/h. High -11.
Monday: Snow. Accumulation 20 to 30 cm. Wind northeast 40 to 70 km/h. High -3.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
