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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 2nd, 2025–Apr 3rd, 2025
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Chic-Chocs.

The danger rating will increase throughout the day as the storm moves in.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed.

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

Snowpack Summary

A thin melt-freeze crust is present on the surface. The snow forecasted on Thursday will rest on this crust. Below this crust, a 15-30 cm layer of light snow covers a thick, solid melt-freeze crust dating from March 21.

At higher altitudes, the eastern and southeastern slopes enjoy better snow cover, while the southern, western and northern slopes are rather bare.

At mid-mountain, snow depth varies between 60 and 180 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE PEAKS AND SUMMITS OF THE CHIC-CHOCS

A second Colorado low will cross the region on Thursday, bringing significant amounts of snow.

Wednesday evening and night: Clear. Becoming cloudy overnight. Northwest winds 20 km/h becoming light overnight. Low -14.

Thursday: Snow. Accumulation of 10 to 15 cm. Winds south, 50 to 70 km/h. High -8.

Friday: Snow. Accumulation, 5 to 10 cm. Wind northwest, 15 to 30 km/h. Maximum -2. Freezing level at 400 m.

Saturday: Cloudy. Light southerly winds. High -3. Freezing level at 680 m.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

The snow forecasted for Thursday will be accompanied by strong southerly winds, which will transport the snow to the northern slopes. It will accumulate on a melt-freeze crust, providing an excellent sliding surface.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5