Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
Getting around on the trails is difficult, as they are icy. Ski crampons can be useful.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported or observed.
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Snowpack Summary
There is a generalized temperature crust at all elevations and on all aspects. The solar aspects warmed slightly today on all elevation bands.
Last week's strong to extreme southwesterly winds had a major impact on the snowpack in the alpine and at treeline. Many slopes are bare of snow.
The middle of the snowpack is made up of a superposition of facets and crusts.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: A warm front will reach the Chic-Chocs on Tuesday morning, bringing warm temperatures and strong winds. Temperatures will then drop, and the sun will return.
Monday evening and night: Cloudy. Southwest wind 30 to 40 km/h. Low -6.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Wind southwest, 30 to 50 km. High +4. Temperature inversion likely. Freezing level at 3000 m.
Wednesday: Clearing. Wind northwest, 30 to 40 km. Maximum -2.
Thursday: Clearing. Light wind from variable directions. Maximum -7.
For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.