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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 23rd, 2026–Apr 24th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Friday is set to be snowy and cold. Small slabs could form in alpine terrain.

Exercise caution before venturing onto a slope that has recently been loaded by the wind.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed or reported.

If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

The new snow will settle on a widespread crust. This week, the snow on sun-facing slopes has warmed in the sun and begun a freeze-thaw cycle. The surface snow has remained drier on north facing slopes.

At mid-mountain, the average snow depth is around 125 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A low-pressure system moving south of Nova Scotia will bring northerly winds and light snow showers on Thursday evening and Friday.

Thursday evening and overnight: Snow showers, 3 to 6 cm. Northerly winds of 15 to 30 km/h. Low -7°C.

Friday: Light snow. North-easterly wind 20–40 km/h. High of -2.5°C. Freezing level at 600 m.

Saturday: Cloudy. North wind 20–40 km/h. Maximum +3°C. Freezing level at 1,100 m.

Sunday: Sunny. North-westerly wind 10–20 km/h. Maximum +8°C. Freezing level at 1,400 m.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.