Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
We have few details on current alpine conditions, apart from the fact that we've had a lot of rain and some snow. If you're out in the mountains, help us gather information via the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Early season, observations are limited. Thanks for sharing your observation through the Mountain Information Network if you head out.
No new avalanches have been observed or reported. Please share your observations at [email protected] or via the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack has received significant amounts of rain in the last 24 hours. Precipitation turned to snow mid-day Monday.
Moist snow covering 5 to 10 cm of wet snow. The latter rests on the crust of November 28. The amount of new snow has yet to be determined. The height of the snow cover varies from 10 to 70 cm, depending on altitude and wind loading.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: A little snow will continue to fall on Monday night into Tuesday, and precipitation will cease thereafter. Temperatures will be colder over the next few days, and there will be moderate winds from the west.
Monday evening and night: Cloudy. 5 cm of snow. Moderate northwesterly wind, 20 to 30 km/h. High -3. Low -8.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Chance of light snow. Moderate west wind, 20 to 30 km/h. High -10. Low -12.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Moderate westerly wind. High -5.
Thursday: Cloudy. Moderate westerly wind. High -10.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow and wind.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5