Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
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Spring-like conditions starting on Sunday will quickly deteriorate what remains of the snowpack, which is already fairly thin for the period. Spring skiing may be short-lived.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche activity has been observed or reported.
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Snowpack Summary
In the alpine, the still dry snow present at the surface on the northern and eastern slopes was moved towards the western slopes by strong Easterly winds and rests on the March 31 crust. At lower elevation (below 500 m), the snow on the surface has been transformed by the sun and the heat of the day and refreezes at night. Just below, a solid loaf of crusts 20 to 30 cm thick supports the weight of a person. Deeper, the snow cover is generally moist, even wet, right down to the ground.
Weather Summary
Synopsis : The Cape Hatteras storm will give way to a ridge of high pressure, which will promote clearing for Sunday. Thereafter, the sun will be out for a good part of the week !
Friday evening and night: Snow, 1 Ã 3 cm, Northeasterly winds 30 to 40 km/h, minimum -4 C, freezing level at valley bottom.
Saturday: Snow, 1 to 3 cm, Northeasterly winds 20 to 30 km/h, maximum -4 C, freezing level at 300 m.
Sunday: Clearing, no precipitation, Northeasterly winds 10 to 20 km/h, maximum +2 C, freezing level at 1000 m.
Monday: Sunny, no precipitation, Northwesterly winds 10 to 20 km/h, maximum +5 C, freezing level at 1500 m.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- Adjust your travel plans accordingly to the changing conditions of elevation and time of day.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
FOR SATURDAY: The snow still dry on the surface in the alpine was moved by strong Easterly winds to form small isolated wind slabs on the lee and cross loaded slopes on N-NW-W-SW-S aspects.
Aspects: North, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Loose Wet
FROM SUNDAY: Solar radiation and heat during the day will affect surface snow, particularly on E-SE-S-SW-W solar slopes. With cycles of freezing at night and thawing during the day, avalanches are unlikely in the morning when the surface is frozen. The danger increases during the day when the surface softens. Small loose wet snow avalanches are then possible.
Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5