Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
A melt-freeze crust on the surface is present at almost all altitudes and on all slopes. The temperatures forecast for Friday may not be high enough to soften the surface snow and provide good sliding conditions.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche observed or reported.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
In the alpine, conditions vary between frozen surfaces and accumulations of wind-blown snow. A breakable melt-freeze crust is present on the surface, possibly even in alpine terrain. This crust makes travel difficult. Beneath this, a second, rather thin crust lies at a depth of 10 to 15 cm. A third crust, this time very firm and thick, lies 20 to 30 cm from the surface.
The middle of the snowpack consists of alternating well-settled snow and melt-freeze crusts.
At higher elevations, east- and southeast-facing slopes have better snow coverage, while west and north-facing aspects are more scoured. At mid-mountain, snow depth ranges from 60 to 180 cm.
Weather Summary
Sunny weather, light winds and mild temperatures for the next few days.
Thursday evening and night: A few clouds. Westerly winds, 20 to 40 km/h. Low -9.
Friday: Sunny. Light westerly wind, 15 to 25 km/h. High +1. Freezing level at 950 m.
Saturday: Sunny. Light south-westerly wind. High +4. Freezing level at 1000 m.
Sunday: Sunny. Light wind from southeast. High +6. Freezing level at 1200 m.
For more details, read the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.