Snow cover in the mountains remains highly variable depending on aspect and elevation.
The north winds that blew on Sunday evening and Monday moved the new snow to the opposite slopes, creating new wind slabs. The problem remains more significant in steep couloirs and depressions in alpine terrain.
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
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Between 10 and 20 cm of light snow received over the weekend was transported to the east to southwest slopes in areas affected by wind.
A thin crust of ice has formed between 600 and 800 m in elevation in the Mines Madeleines region.
The snowpack thickness varies between 50 and 100 cm. Accumulation is greater in areas prone to snow loading (gullies, couloirs, depressions).
We are still in early season conditions: there are numerous obstacles on the ground, and they are still very much present!
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS
A small low-pressure system will pass over the Gaspé Peninsula on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing up to 15 cm of snow by Thursday morning.
Monday evening and night: Light snow. Winds from the northwest at 30 to 50 km/h. Low -15.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. A few snow showers, 2 to 5 cm. Wind from the northwest at 20 to 40 km/h. High -11.
Wednesday: Snow, 5 to 10 cm. Wind from the southwest at 20 to 40 km/h. High -4.
Thursday: Alternating sun and clouds. Moderate wind from the west. High -7.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
