More snow for the region! Take advantage of these new conditions, and keep in mind that areas that were previously skiable now require extra vigilance.
With the forecasted amounts for Wednesday night and Thursday, the mountains could have received up to 50 cm in 48 hours. These conditions are conducive to the creation of storm slabs. Moderate winds carry the snow southwards, increasing the risk on these aspects.
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
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The 5 to 10 cm of snow received on Wednesday are adding up to the recent snow, making up for 35 to 45cm of fresh snow over the December melt freeze crust. The snowpack varies from 60 to 80 cm below the treeline and reaches 100 cm or more in the alpine and at treeline.
The Chic-Chocs, especially the northern part of the region, continue to be favoured by an extended northerly circulation, bringing persistent snowfalls until Thursday evening.
Wednesday evening: 10 to 15 cm of snow. Winds 40 to 50 km/h from the north. -4C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Thursday: 10 to 15 cm of snow, 40 to 60 km/h northerly winds, -1C, freezing level at 250m.
Friday: 10 to 15 cm Thursday night. Winds 45 km/h from the north. -5C
Saturday: Trace of snow. Light northeast winds. -5C.
For more details, check out the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
