Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 12th, 2023 2:30PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
bwillard,
Avalanche Canada
In the end, the storm left 10 to 15 cm of snow on the mountains, with a new crust and wind slabs on the north-east to south-facing slopes.
Summary
Confidence
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
We have 15 cm of snow covering a new crust that formed during the storm, which we call the December 11 crust. The November 28 crust is about 25 cm deep. The height of the snow cover varies from 30 to 70 cm depending on altitude. Conditions below treeline are still very marginal.
Weather Summary
Synopsis: Temperatures will fluctuate between -5 and -15 over the next few days, with moderate winds from the west. By the weekend, we could receive close to 15 cm of snow.
Tuesday evening and night: Cloudy. 2 to 4 cm of snow. Moderate southwesterly wind, 20 to 40 km/h. High -5. Low -10.
Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny spells. 5 to 7 cm of snow. Moderate west wind, 20 to 40 km/h. High -5. Low -15.
Thursday: Alternating sun and cloud. 2 to 4 cm of snow. Moderate westerly wind, 30 to 40 km/h. High -10.
Friday: Alternating sun and cloud. Moderate westerly wind. High -3.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
Problems
Wind Slabs
The wind loaded the leeward aspects far down the slopes. Evaluate carefully before venturing out.
Aspects: North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 13th, 2023 3:00PM
