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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 3rd, 2024–Apr 5th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Chic-Chocs.

👉 ATTENTION - FORECAST VALID FOR THURSDAY APRIL 5 AND FRIDAY APRIL 6 👈

No change for Thursday before the snow arrives at the end of the day and for Friday and Saturday. With the new snow, new wind slabs will develop in the alpine.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been observed or reported.

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

Snowpack Summary

On the northern and eastern slopes in the alpine and at treeline, about 5 to 10 cm of new snow still remains dry above the March 31 crust. On the southern and western slopes, the snow on the surface is transformed by the sun and the heat of the day and refreezes at night. Just below this recent snow, a solid loaf of crusts 20 to 30 cm thick supports the weight of a person. Deeper, the snowpack is generally moist, even wet, down to the ground.

Weather Summary

Synopsis : A Nor'Easter storm from Cape Hatteras will pass south of Nova Scotia and bring some snow starting Thursday evening through Saturday.

Wednesday evening and night: Partly cloudy, no precipitation, Easterly winds 30 to 40 km/h, minimum -5 C, freezing level at valley bottom.

Thursday: Cloudy, snow beginning late in the afternoon, 2 to 5 cm, Easterly winds 40 to 50 km/h, maximum -2 C, freezing level at 500 m.

Friday: Snow, 2 to 5 cm, Easterly winds 50 to 60 km/h, maximum -2 C, freezing level at 500 m.

Saturday: Snow, 1 to 3 cm, Northeasterly winds 40 to 50 km/h, maximum -3 C, freezing level at 300 m.

For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Adjust your travel plans accordingly to the changing conditions of elevation and time of day.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

FOR THURSDAY: Small isolated wind slabs are still lingering at the top of N-NE-E-SE alpine slopes.

FOR FRIDAY: New wind slabs will develop at the top of NW-W-SW-S alpine slopes with the forecasted snowfalls (5-10 cm) combined to moderate to strong winds. Start zones at the top of couloirs and alpine bowls, convex rolls and cross loaded slopes will be particularly to watch.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5