Dashboard Regions Weather Stations Radar Alerts Glossary
Contact About
Log In

Register for an account and never miss a forecast again!

Register

Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 7th, 2026–Jan 8th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Always be aware that avalanches in isolated areas or more extreme terrain could have consequences even if the danger index is low.

Confidence

Moderate

  • Confidence is due to a stable weather pattern with little change expected.
  • The snowpack structure is generally well understood.

Snowpack Summary

The surface snow has been heavily affected by westerly winds. In sheltered areas, there is 20 to 30 cm of light snow on the surface. Facets are developing on the December 20 melt freeze crust, which is between 30 and 50 cm deep.

Due to the wind, snow distribution is very uneven in alpine terrain and near treeline: some slopes are almost bare, while others have significant accumulations of wind-blown snow.

The average snow depth at mid-mountain ranges from 60 to 100 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

Wednesday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind from the southeast at 6 to 19 MPH. Low -14°F.

Thursday: Cloudy. Accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Wind from the northwest at 12 MPH. High -6°F.

Friday: Intermittent snow up to 5 cm starting overnight. Wind from the south 10 to 40 km/h. High 0.

Saturday: Snow up to 15 cm. Wind from the west 10 to 50 km/h. High 0.

For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.