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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 5th, 2025–Apr 6th, 2025
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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.

Pay close attention to avalanche conditions on Sunday. Use extreme caution when choosing routes and making decisions.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

An avalanche was reported to us by a user:

A size 2 avalanche occurred in the forecast zone. It was triggered at a distance of around 50 m by a skier on a convexity. The skier was swept away by the flow. The avalanche was triggered on an east-facing slope at an altitude of around 900 meters.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Between 10 and 15 cm of new snow will be added to an already highly variable snowpack. In alpine zones and at treeline, conditions vary from a frozen surface, to hard ice and rock, to wind-blown snow accumulation.

Below treeline, we find 15 to 25 cm of fresh snow resting on a breakable melt-freeze crust. Below, a layer of light snow (15 to 30 cm) rests on a solid crust formed on March 21. The middle of the snowpack consists of a superposition of well-consolidated snow and melt-freeze crusts.

At higher altitudes, the eastern and southeastern slopes benefit from better snow cover, while the southern, western and northern slopes are rather bald. At mid-mountain, snow depth varies between 60 and 180 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE PEAKS AND SUMMITS OF THE CHIC-CHOCS

Another storm from Texas will hit us this evening, and precipitation will continue throughout the day on Sunday.

Saturday evening and night: Snow. Snow accumulation of 10 to 15 cm. Winds from the south, 50 to 70 km/h. Low -6. Freezing level at 200 m.

Sunday: Snow changing to a few rain showers in the afternoon. Accumulation of 3 to 5 cm. Winds westerly 30 to 60 km/h. High +2. Freezing level at 700 m.

Monday : Sunny. Wind northwest, 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -5.

Tuesday: Alternating sun and clouds. Calm winds. High -2.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
  • Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

New wind slabs are expected to form during the night from Saturday to Sunday. They will be superimposed on old wind slabs that are still reactive. This snow accumulation rests on a melt-freeze crust, providing an excellent sliding surface.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

Loose Wet

Selon la quantité de chaleur et de pluie reçue en après-midi, un problème de neige mouillée sans cohésion pourrait apparaître sur les pentes raides.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5