The new snow was heavily redistributed by Saturday's winds, concentrating wind slabs mainly in well-isolated preferential loading areas.
Wind slabs that are much thicker than anticipated may be present in preferential loading areas downwind. In particular, corridors and depressions.
Most slopes have been greatly affected by strong to extreme winds. Snow cover varies greatly, ranging from completely bare to heavily loaded.
In sheltered areas, there is 30 to 40 cm of snow of varying density on the surface. Flat-faced grains are found on the December 20 refreeze crust, which is between 30 and 50 cm deep.
The average snowpack depth at mid-mountain varies between 50 and 110 cm.
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS
A storm coming from Texas will pass south of the region on Sunday, bringing snow to the Chic-Chocs starting at noon, with intensification overnight until Monday morning.
Saturday evening and night: Snow up to 10 cm. Northwest winds 20 to 60 km/h with gusts to 90 km/h, becoming light after midnight. Low -10.
Sunday: Snow up to 5 cm. East wind 10 to 50 km/h. Low -13.
Monday: Snow up to 15 cm. Northwest wind 10 to 50 km/h. High -10.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Light snow possible. West wind 10 to 50 km/h. Low -14.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
