Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 22nd, 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 hiking crampons. 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
The cold temperatures continue to solidify the ice cake. The height of the snowpack varies between 0 and 35 cm at around 600m altitude. At and below treeline, there are several areas that are now uncovered, and there is no longer enough snow to produce avalanches at these elevations. In the alpine, depressions and concavities retain a certain amount of snow.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: A high-pressure system will pass over the Chic-Chocs over the next few days, bringing colder temperatures, northwesterly winds and sunshine!
Friday evening and night: A few clouds. Wind northwest 20-30 km/h. Low -13.
Saturday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind northwest 20 to 30 km/h Maximum -6C.
Sunday: Sunny. Wind northwest 30 to 50 km/h. Maximum -4C.
Monday: Sunny. Wind west 20 to 30 km/h. High -1. Freezing at 500m.
Valid until: Dec 23rd, 2023 3:00PM
