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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 2nd, 2026–Feb 3rd, 2026

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, Chic-Chocs.

Recently formed wind slabs are slowly beginning to stabilize, but triggering avalanches remains possible in areas of snow accumulation and on convexities. Choose your terrain carefully, and keep in mind that the best riding conditions are currently found below treeline.

Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed.

If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

In alpine terrain and at treeline, the snowpack shows strong spatial variability, ranging from wind-scoured slopes to areas of hardened snow accumulation. At all elevations, a surface layer of large rimed grains known as graupel is present. This layer could become problematic once it is buried. In addition, a thin, breakable sun crust is found on steep south and southwest-facing slopes.

In wind-sheltered areas, 20 to 25 cm of recent, low-density snow rests on a snowpack that is gradually densifying. A layer of faceted crystals is locally present at depths of 40 to 60 cm.

The December 20 crust is located between 60 and 100 cm deep. The base of the snowpack is highly faceted. The average snowpack depth at mid-elevations is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A beautiful day in the mountains this Tuesday, with mild temperatures, light winds, and sunshine.

Monday night: Partly cloudy. Light northeast winds up to 15 km/h. Low of −15 °C.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Light west winds up to 15 km/h. High of −6 °C.

Wednesday: Increasing cloud cover. Light southwest winds up to 15 km/h. High of −7 °C.

Thursday: Cloudy with a chance of snow showers, with 2 to 4 cm of accumulation. Southwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h. High of −13 °C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.

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.