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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 17th, 2022–Dec 18th, 2022
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Chic-Chocs.

The snow cover in the mountains is minimal. Travelling is possible, but remains difficult due to the crust and obstacles. Hopefully the snow expected on Monday will improve conditions.

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Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been observed or reported. Please share your observations at [email protected], or with the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Between 15 and 30 cm of snow covers the widespread December 8 melt-freeze crust. Strong to extreme northeasterly winds have redistributed the new snow, exposing facing slopes to rock or crust and accumulating up to 100 cm in sheltered leeward areas. Surface wind slabs are fairly firm in the alpine and a little bit softer at treeline. Despite the influx of new snow, snow conditions remain minimal. The crust and obstacles such as rocks, stumps, trees and trunks are barely covered and just waiting for you to mark your skis or board, or to catch your shins.

Weather Summary

Forecast for the Chic-Chocs ridges and summits.

A depression coming from the south is moving towards the region and will bring snow from Sunday evening and for Monday.

Saturday night: Light snow showers, 1-2 cm possible, Southeasterly winds 30 to 40 km/h, minimum -7 C, freezing level at valley bottom.

Sunday: Light snow showers, 1-2 cm possible, Easterly winds 20 to 40 km/h, maximum -5 C, freezing level at valley bottom.

Monday: Snow, 10-15 cm, Northeasterly winds 40 to 60 km/h, maximum -5 C, freezing level at valley bottom.

Tuesday: Cloudy, Northeasterly winds 20 to 40 km/h, maximum -5 C, freezing level at valley bottom.

For more details, check out the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.