Avalanche forecast

Chic-Choc Mountains

Apr 8 – 9, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Isolated wind slabs possible in the upper alpine slopes: Carefully assess the danger before committing to steep slopes.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Below the alpine ridges, it remains possible to find isolated wind slabs. They rest on a crust that can provide an excellent sliding surface.

Confidence

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Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observed or reported.

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

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine zone and at the treeline, a new, fragile crust is present on the surface up to 750 m. Conditions range from a hard frozen surface to accumulations of wind-blown snow.

The snowpack as a whole consists of alternating layers of well-settled snow and melt-freeze crusts.

At higher elevations, east and southeast aspects have better snow coverage, while north-facing slopes are scoured. Mid-mountain snow depth ranges between 60 and 190 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE PEAKS AND SUMMITS OF THE CHIC-CHOCS

A weak depression from the Great Lakes will pass over Quebec on Tuesday.

Tuesday evening and night: Light snow, 1 to 2 cm. Northwest winds at 20 to 40 km/h. Minimum -12.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, light snow. West winds at 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -10.

Thursday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 2 to 5 cm. West winds at 30 to 50 km/h. Maximum -3. Freezing level at 400 m.

Friday: Sunny. Light west winds. Maximum +3. Freezing level at 750 m.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.

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