Chic-Choc Mountains

Although the snowpack is quietly stabilizing, there is still a chance of triggering avalanches in places where the wind has accumulated snow.

A new avalanche of size 2.5 has been reported in the Mélèzes, on Mont-Albert on a south-eastern slope. The nature and timing of the avalanche are uncertain.

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

In the alpine and at treeline, a variety of wind-affected surfaces were observed (rocks, hard snow, snow accumulation). There is a sun crust on the surface of the sunny slopes at and below treeline. In wind-protected areas, 10 to 30 cm of fairly light snow lies on top of a well-consolidated snowpack. A significant presence of facets is found at the base of the snowpack (up to 60 cm), especially in areas where the snowpack is thinner. The height of the snowpack varies between 120 and 220 cm.

WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS

This week's menu includes temperatures close to seasonal normals and a little snow towards the end of the week.

Thursday evening and night: Cloudy. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from south. Low -5.

Friday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. Winds 30 to 50 km/h from the west. Cooling to -13.

Saturday: Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. Accumulation of 5 to 10 cm of snow Saturday night. Winds 20 to 40 km/h from the south. Maximum -12.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Winds 30 to 40 km/h from the northwest. High -15.

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

• Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
• If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.