Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanches observed or reported.

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Before the storm, between 5 and 15 cm of new snow had fallen at altitudes above 600 m. The snow remained light on the polar slopes. This snow covers a refreezing crust that formed last week with the warm temperatures and solar heating.

The average height of the snow cover is around 100 cm, but is highly variable from one area to another. The wind has greatly redistributed the snow in the alpine region, creating great spatial variability.

Synopsis: A low-pressure system from the Great Lakes brings heavy precipitation and wind to the Chic-Chocs.

Thursday evening and night: Traces of snow. Southeast wind, 30 to 50 km/h. Minimum -4.

Thursday: Snow. 15 to 20 cm. Wind east, 50 to 70 km/h. Maximum -4. Freezing level at 400 m.

Friday: Snow 10-15 cm. Wind northwest, 40-50 km/h. High -13.

Saturday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind southwest, 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -10.

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

• Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
• As the storm slab problem gets trickier, the easy solution is to choose more conservative terrain.
• Storm snow and wind is forming touchy slabs. Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline.