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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 21st, 2026–Feb 22nd, 2026

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

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Fair weather and light winds on Sunday, but remain alert for signs of instability, especially in the SE, S, and SW slope loading areas. Excellent conditions persist below the tree line.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to the variability of wind effect on the snowpack.
  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

On Friday, a slab avalanche accidentally triggered by users during the ascent was reported in the Grande Cuve sector of Mont Albert. For more details, see the MIN

Also on Friday, another slab avalanche accidentally triggered by a skier was reported in Rock'n'roll, in the Mur des Patrouilleurs sector of Mont Albert. For more details, here is the MIN.

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

Snowpack Summary

New snow and wind-blown snow have formed wind slabs measuring 10 to 50 cm thick, mainly in alpine terrain and at the tree line, on east, south, and west-facing slopes. These slabs lie on various surfaces, including old wind slabs and refreeze crusts, creating good sliding surfaces in places. Several north and west-facing slopes are bare.

A superimposition of wind slabs of varying densities is present at the top of wind-loaded slopes in alpine areas and at the tree line.

Below the tree line, there is generally 15 to 25 cm of light snow resting on a gradually denser layer.

In the Mines Madeleine sector, as well as locally on Ernest-Laforce and on some east-west slopes, a layer of large, fragile grains is buried under 20 to 50 cm of wind slabs.

The average snowpack depth at mid-mountain is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS
Sunday and Monday are expected to be sunny, with light winds.

Saturday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind from the north at 20 to 40 km/h. Low -12°C.

Sunday: Sunny. Wind shifting from the northwest to the northeast at 20 km/h. High -6°C.

Monday: Sunny. Wind from the east at 20 km/h. High -6°C.

Tuesday: Snow 10 cm and up to 20 cm possible in coastal areas. Wind from the north at 30 to 50 km/h. High -8°C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
  • 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.