Avalanche Forecast

High

No new avalanches were observed or reported today.

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

Following Tuesday's thaw, a refreezing crust formed only at low elevation (below 300 m). In the alpine and at treeline, a variety of wind-affected surfaces were observed (rocks, hard snow, snow accumulation). At all elevations in wind-protected areas, 30 to 50 cm of fairly light snow lies on top of a well-consolidated snowpack. A significant presence of facets is found at the base of the snowpack (up to 60 cm), especially in areas where the snowpack is thinner. The height of the snowpack varies between 120 and 220 cm.

WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS

This week's menu includes temperatures close to seasonal normals and a little snow towards the end of the week.

Wednesday evening and night: Clear. Wind 20 to 40 km/h northwest. Low -13.

Thursday: Clear in the afternoon. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from the southwest. High -5.

Friday: Intermittent snow. 5 to 10 cm of snow. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from the west. Temperature dropping to -13.

Saturday: Intermittent snow. 2 to 4 cm of snow. Winds 10 to 20 km/h from the south. Maximum -14.

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

• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.