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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 22nd, 2025–Feb 23rd, 2025

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

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains.

Wind slabs still need some time to stabilize, and human triggering is still possible.

Look for wind sheltered slopes, where you'll find the best snow!

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported in the last 24 hours.

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

Snowpack Summary

Saturday's mild temperatures favoured the settling of the snowpack, and the sun affected the steeper slopes on solar aspects. .In the alpine and at treeline, the wind has sculpted the landscape, creating great variability. The surface alternates between snowdrifts, pressed snow, scoured or snow accumulation. In areas sheltered from the wind, especially below treeline, this snow lies on a well consolidated mid-pack. However, a fragile layer of facets persists at the base. The height of the snowpack varies between 120 and 220 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS

Little change expected over the next few days. The cold returns temporarily on Sunday before a high-pressure ridge sets in for Monday.

Saturday evening and night: Mostly cloudy. Westerly winds from 30 to 40 km/h. -15C.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. 3 to 6 cm of snow. Westerly winds form 20 to 40 km/h. -8C.

Monday: Sunny. Southwest winds from 20 to 40 km/h. -9C.

Tuesday: Sunny. Northwest winds easing off to 30 km/h. -5C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.

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.