Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
Snow conditions in alpine terrain remain uncertain. Adopt a cautious approach and adjust your routes according to observations made in the field.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
If you're out and about in the backcountry, please share your observations on the RIM ( Réseau d'Information en Montagne ).
Snowpack Summary
15 to 20 cm of fresh snow (wet below 800 m) rest on a generalized refreezing crust. The upper part of the snowpack, up to 70 cm deep, is wet. The middle of the snowpack consists of alternating well-consolidated snow and refreezing crusts.
There is considerable spatial variability in the alpine zone and at the treeline (presence of rocks, ice, blown snow). At mid-mountain, snowpack thickness varies from 80 to 200 cm.
Weather Summary
A few more centimeters of snow accompanied by strong westerly winds are expected on Thursday.
Wednesday evening and night: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 5 to 7 cm. Northwest winds 20 to 40 km/h. Low -2. Frost at 400 m.
Thursday: Cloudy with a few snow showers. Accumulation 2 to 5 cm. Wind northwest 40 to 60 km/h. High 0. Frost at 450 m.
Friday: Sunny. Wind northwest 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum +2. Frost level at 600m.
Saturday: Rainy. Wind southwest 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum +5. Frost level at 2800m.
For more details, consult the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
We are uncertain about the amount of snow available for transport to higher altitudes.
Aspects: East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Wet
Recently fallen snow lies on a crust. At lower altitudes, it is damp and reacts in places to skiers.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Below Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2