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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 1st, 2026–Feb 2nd, 2026

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

Recently formed wind slabs are gradually stabilizing, but avalanches can still be triggered in areas of snow accumulation and on convexities. Travel with caution and remember that the best riding conditions are found below treeline.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

A size 2 avalanche was triggered by a skier/snowboarder on a southeast-facing slope at Mont Albert on Sunday.

If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine and at treeline, the snowpack shows strong spatial variability, ranging from wind-scoured slopes to areas of hardened snow accumulation.

In wind-sheltered areas below 700 m, surface hoar is present. 20 to 25 cm of recent, light snow rest on a gradually densifying snowpack. A layer of faceted grains is locally present 40–60 cm below the surface but is currently of limited concern due to the low density of the overlying snow.

The December 20 crust is found 60–100 cm below the surface. The base of the snowpack is highly faceted. Average snow depth at mid-elevation is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

Significant wind chill in the mountains on Monday, followed by milder conditions by midweek.

Sunday night: Increasing cloudiness overnight. North winds 30–50 km/h. Low of -13 °C.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. North winds 25–45 km/h. High of -10 °C.

Tuesday: Sunny. Light southerly winds. High of -8 °C.

Wednesday: Cloudy. Light southerly winds. High of -8 °C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid lee and cross-loaded slopes in the alpine.
  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
  • 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.