Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 6th, 2023 2:30PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
jfmichaud,
Avalanche Canada
Winter is settling in a little faster on Mount Albert than in the rest of our forecast area. Bear in mind that we're still in early-season conditions, with many rocks and stumps barely buried, and travel can be very difficult. In these conditions, small avalanches can have serious consequences.
Examine your route carefully for wind slab hazards before venturing out.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Early season, observations are limited. Thanks for sharing your observation through the Mountain Information Network if you head out.
No new avalanches have been observed or reported. Please share your observations at bulletin@avalanchequebec.ca or via the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
In general, the snowpack remains thin, varying from 30 to 70 cm at mid-mountain. 10 to 25 cm of light snow covers the crust November 28th crust. The crust is present on all aspects and elevations, but becomes increasingly brittle as it rises in altitude.
In the Mount Albert alpine, with its large fetch zone on the summit plateau, areas of maximum loading, depressions and concavities show a thicker, more variable and more complex snowpack.
The summits are bare and exposed to rock or crust.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: Temperatures will remain stable and cool, with alternating sunshine and clouds. Light to moderate wind from the northwest.
Wednesday evening and night: Partly cloudy, light snow. Wind northwest 10 to 20 km/h. Minimum -12C.
Thursday: Alternating sun and cloud. Wind northwest, 20 to 30 km/h. Maximum -12C.
Friday: Sunny. Wind northwest, 30 to 50 km/h. Maximum -8.
Saturday: Sunny. Light south-westerly wind. High -3.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
Problems
Wind Slabs
The light snow of the last few days were deposited by winds in the start zones, concavities and terrain depressions of the Mount Albert alpine. Although isolated and small in size, these avalanches could take you to the many obstacles still uncovered at the start of the season.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 7th, 2023 3:00PM
