Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
A beautiful day of spring skiing on sun-exposed slopes Tuesday before winter returns.
Despite a low danger rating, watch for small, loose wet avalanches in steep terrain.
Confidence
High
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
A freeze-thaw cycle is well underway on sun-exposed slopes. A crust is present in the morning, which softens as the day progresses depending on sun exposure and warmth. Dry snow can still be found on polar (north-facing) slopes, in wind-sheltered areas. A lot of spatial variability in the alpine and at the treeline.
The middle of the snowpack consists of alternating layers of well-settled snow and refrozen crusts. Mid-mountain snow depth ranges from 60 to 160 cm.
Weather Summary
Beautiful sunny day Tuesday before winter returns.
Monday evening and night: Partly cloudy. Northeast wind at 20 to 40 km/h. Low of -6 °C.
Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Northeast wind at 10 to 20 km/h shifting to light from the south in the afternoon. High of +6 °C. Freezing level at 1200 m.
Wednesday: Snow. Accumulation of 10 to 20 cm. East wind at 25 to 45 km/h becoming light from the northwest. High of -1 °C. Freezing level at 500 m.
Thursday: Cloudy. Northwest wind at 30 to 50 km/h. High of 0 °C. Freezing level at 700 m.
For more details, read the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
- A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.