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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 14th, 2026–Feb 15th, 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, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

New wind slabs are expected to form throughout Sunday due to forecast snowfall and moderate northeast winds. These slabs will be especially sensitive to triggering while they are forming. Use caution when approaching wind-loaded terrain — particularly below ridgelines and under convex features.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed.

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

Snowpack Summary

In alpine terrain and at treeline, the snowpack shows strong spatial variability: north- and west-facing slopes are mostly scoured, while other aspects offer a mix of wind-hardened snow and overlapping wind slabs of varying densities. New reactive wind slabs may form throughout Sunday and could be deposited over older, more stubborn wind slabs.

Below treeline, 10 to 20 cm of soft powder overlies a snowpack that gradually becomes denser down to the crust formed on December 20.

A sun crust lightly buried by Thursday’s snowfall (2–4 cm) is present on steep south-facing slopes. It is very friable and does not hinder travel.

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

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS
A weak low-pressure system moving in from the Saguenay region could bring a few centimetres of snow by Sunday evening.

Saturday evening and overnight: Increasing cloud cover. Snow showers beginning around midnight. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. East winds at 10 to 30 km/h. Low of -10°C.

Sunday: Snow showers. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. Northeast winds at 20 to 40 km/h. High of -6°C.

Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. Light southeast winds. High of -5°C.

Tuesday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 2 to 5 cm. Southwest winds at 10 to 30 km/h. High of -5°C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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.