Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
A low rating does not mean there is no avalanche danger: stay vigilant for isolated wind slabs.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported or observed.
If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
On leeward slopes, 10 to 15 cm of recent humid snow sits atop a solid melt-freeze crust formed on March 21st. This snow generally adheres well to the crust.
In the alpine and at treeline, this new snow overlies various surfaces such as a crust, wind-affected pockets, or bare ground. In areas of maximum loading on lee slopes, isolated spots can be found where accumulations may reach up to 20 cm.
At mid-mountain, the snowpack height ranges from 60 to 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Thursday evening and night: Cloudy, with some snow showers. Light southwest wind. Minimum -7 °C.
Friday: Cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. Wind shifting to northwest at 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -5 °C. Freezing level at 465 m.
Saturday: Sunny. Northwest wind at 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -7 °C.
Sunday: Sunny. Northwest wind at 10 to 30 km/h. Maximum -5 °C.
For more details, read the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs exist in isolated terrain features such as cross-loaded areas and below convex rolls. These sit on a thick crust, offering a good bed surface for avalanches.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5