Chic-Choc Mountains

Mountain travel is pleasant at the moment, but descents can be challenging due to poor snow cover.

At the start of the season, we have a very thin snowpack, with 50 to 80 cm of snow on the ground. 10 to 25 cm of snow cover the November 28 crust, present on all aspects and altitudes. The summits are exposed to rock or crust. Snow barely covers natural hazards such as rocks and stumps.

Early season, observations are limited. Thanks for sharing your observation through the Mountain Information Network if you head out.

No new avalanches have been observed or reported. Please share your observations at [email protected] or via the Mountain Information Network.

Synopsis: Temperatures will cool over the next few days, with alternating sun and cloud. Moderate to strong winds from the north. Light snow accumulation over the next few days.

Monday evening and night: Overcast. A few flakes. North wind up to 15 km/h. Min -12C. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Tuesday: Cloudy with sunny spells in the afternoon. 1 to 2 cm of snow. Moderate wind 20 to 40 km/h from the northwest. Max -13. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Wednesday: Alternating sun and cloud. 1 to 2 cm of snow. Strong wind, 40 to 60 km/h passing from northwest to northeast. Max -9.

Thursday: Sunny with cloudy spells. Wind north, 10 to 20 km/h. Max -8.

• Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
• Winter conditions may exist in gullies, alpine bowls, and around ridgelines.
• Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.