Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 25th, 2023 2:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
jfmichaud,
Avalanche Canada
The best way to enjoy the mountain at the moment is with crampons and ice axes, or running shoes ... or even ice skates? Snow cover is minimal and crust is widespread. Perfect weather to enjoy family and holiday festivities.
Merry Christmas to all!
Summary
Confidence
High
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 bulletin@avalanchequebec.ca or via the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Minimal, crusty snow everywhere in the mountains. The snowpack varies in height from 0 to 35 cm at mid-mountain. At and below treeline, many areas are now uncovered, and there is no longer enough snow to produce avalanches at these elevations. In the alpine, isolated depressions and concavities retain a certain amount of snow.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: Little changes over the next few days, other than a drop in temperatures from Tuesday afternoon.
Monday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind west, 30-50 km/h. Low -3. Freezing at 450m.
Tuesday: Cloudy. Light snow or freezing drizzle possible in the morning. Wind northwest, 30 to 50 km/h. Temperatures falling and freezing level dropping at the end of the day. High -2, low -11.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Light northwest wind. High -5.
Thursday: Snow possible in the morning, then clearing. Light northerly wind. High -7.
Valid until: Dec 26th, 2023 3:00PM
