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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 10th, 2026–Apr 11th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Small new wind slabs may form with the expected snowfall. Given the uncertainty surrounding the forecast amounts, you should consider raising the alpine terrain danger rating if snowfall exceeds forecasts.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

Several small natural wet loose avalanches were observed on the steep southern and eastern slopes of the Coulée des Mélèzes on Mont Albert on Friday.

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

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine , the west-facing slopes have been heavily windswept. The north-east to south-facing slopes have more snow cover. The sun-facing slopes were affected by the warmth and sunshine on Thursday and Friday. There is a chance of a new crust forming on the surface there, or beneath a few centimetres of fresh snow on Saturday morning.

In areas sheltered from the wind, between 25 and 50 cm of moist snow lies on top of a widespread crust. The snow is moist in the top 10 to 20 cm, except on north facing slopes near the summits.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A passing low-pressure system is bringing us a bit of spring snow to kick off the weekend.

Friday evening and overnight: Snow, 3 to 5 cm. Light northerly wind. Low -3°C. Freezing level dropping to 350m.

Saturday: Intermittent snow. Accumulations of 3 to 5 cm. North-westerly wind of 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -4°C. Freezing level dropping to sea level by the end of the day.

Sunday: Sunny. North-westerly wind 20–40 km/h. Maximum +1°C. Freezing level at 450m.

Monday: Rain or snow. South-westerly wind 30–60 km/h. Maximum 0°C. Freezing level at 450m.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.