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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 25th, 2025–Feb 26th, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Chic-Chocs.

Be careful if you go into the alpine on Wednesday, as the wind slabs could still be reactive.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

A natural avalanche of size 2.5 was reported to us. It occurred early in on Tuesday morning in the Mélèze, on a southern slope.

If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

On Tuesday, the snow became moist up to 700 m of elevation. We can expect a refreezing crust on the surface by Tuesday evening. In the alpine and at treeline, there are a variety of wind-affected surfaces (rocks, hard-packed snow, snow accumulation). At all elevations, 40 to 60 cm of rather light snow resting on a well-consolidated snowpack. Significant presence of facets at the base of the snowpack (up to 60 cm), especially where the snowpack is thinner. Snowpack height varies between 120 and 220 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS

This week's menu includes a little more snow and temperatures close to seasonal normals.

Tuesday evening and night: Cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. Winds 10 to 20 km/h from the southwest. Minimum -4C.

Wednesday: Mix of sun and clouds. Winds 15 to 30 km/h from the northwest. High -4C.

Thursday: Cloudy. Trace of snow. Winds 20 to 50 km/h from the southwest. Maximum -6C.

Friday: Intermittent snow. 5 to 10 cm of snow. Wind 15 to 30 km/h from the northwest. Maximum -4C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Tuesday morning's natural avalanche at Mont-Albert confirms the reactivity of the wind slabs. It will be possible for users to trigger wind slabs over the next few days. Caution is advised, especially in the alpine.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5