Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 18th, 2024 2:30PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
bwillard,
Avalanche Canada
👉 ATTENTION - BULLETIN VALID FOR MARCH 19th AND 20th 👈
Winter seems to be holding out. A little snow has fallen aloft and another system should leave its mark towards the end of the week. Remember that conditions are highly variable and windy slabs could form on leeward slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
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Snowpack Summary
At higher altitudes, above 600m, we received 5 to 10 cm of new snow between Sunday and Monday. We may receive another 5 cm by Tuesday. In the valleys, the precipitation fell either as rain or slush.
This new snow is covering a refreezing crust that formed last week with the warm temperatures and solar heating.
The average height of the snowpack 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. Some slopes are back to rock...
Weather Summary
Synopsis: Small lull expected before another system hits the Gaspé Peninsula on Thursday, leaving a 10 to 15 cm.
Monday evening and night: Snow. 3 to 5 cm. North wind, 25 to 35 km/h. Low -7.
Tuesday: Intermittent snow. 1 to 2 cm. Wind northwest, 10 to 20 km/h. Maximum -3. Freezing level at 400 m.
Wednesday: Snow. 3 to 5 cm. Wind southeast, 20 to 30 km/h. Maximum -3. Freezing level at 500 m.
Thursday: Snow. 5 to 10 cm. Wind east, 40 to 60 km/h. Maximum -4. Freezing level at 300 m.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
Problems
Wind Slabs
On Monday night and into Tuesday, moderate northerly winds are forecast, conducive to snow transport. The northerly winds will be short-lived, turning southeasterly from Wednesday onwards. Wind slabs may then form on the north-western slopes on Wednesday.
Aspects: South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 20th, 2024 3:00PM
