Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
A small amount of snow is available in the mountains for wind transport.
If you notice areas more heavily loaded with new snow, keep in mind that it rests on a crust that could provide an excellent sliding surface.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported or observed.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Weather Summary
A cold front is bringing us back to winter on Saturday!
Friday evening and night: Cloudy, light snow 1 to 3 cm. Northwest wind at 30 to 50 km/h. Minimum -17 °C.
Saturday: Generally sunny. Northwest wind at 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -12 °C.
Sunday: Sunny. Light northwest wind at 10 to 30 km/h. Maximum -4 °C. Freezing level at 300 m.
Monday: Snow, 5 to 10 cm, followed by rain and/or freezing rain. Strong southwest wind. Maximum -2 °C. Freezing level at, 2600 m.
For more details, read the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs could be present in isolated terrain features, such as in laterally loaded areas and under ridges and terrain convexities. These will rest on a crust that could form a good sliding surface for avalanches.
Aspects: North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5