Avalanche forecast

Chic-Choc Mountains

Apr 16 – 17, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Snow conditions in alpine terrain remain uncertain. Adopt a cautious approach and adjust your routes according to observations made in the field.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    We are uncertain about the amount of snow available for transport to higher altitudes.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Recently fallen snow lies on a crust. At lower altitudes, it is damp and reacts in places to skiers.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported.

If you're out and about in the backcountry, please share your observations on the RIM ( Réseau d'Information en Montagne ).

Snowpack Summary

15 to 20 cm of fresh snow (wet below 800 m) rest on a generalized refreezing crust. The upper part of the snowpack, up to 70 cm deep, is wet. The middle of the snowpack consists of alternating well-consolidated snow and refreezing crusts.

There is considerable spatial variability in the alpine zone and at the treeline (presence of rocks, ice, blown snow). At mid-mountain, snowpack thickness varies from 80 to 200 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR CHIC-CHOCS PEAKS AND SUMMITS

A few more centimeters of snow accompanied by strong westerly winds are expected on Thursday.

Wednesday evening and night: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 5 to 7 cm. Northwest winds 20 to 40 km/h. Low -2. Frost at 400 m.

Thursday: Cloudy with a few snow showers. Accumulation 2 to 5 cm. Wind northwest 40 to 60 km/h. High 0. Frost at 450 m.

Friday: Sunny. Wind northwest 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum +2. Frost level at 600m.

Saturday: Rainy. Wind southwest 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum +5. Frost level at 2800m.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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