Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–2
The wind slabs are quite firm, making them difficult to trigger in most cases, but possible in some places.
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 21 – 22, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
When the danger rating is moderate, human-triggered avalanches are possible. Carefully assess the snowpack and terrain; identify any terrain features of concern.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported.
If you're out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Réseau d'Information en Montagne (RIM).
Snowpack Summary
30 cm of recent snow, dry above 900 m, resting on a generalized refreeze crust. Conditions are highly variable in the alpine and at treeline (presence of rocks, ice and wind-blown snow). Below treeline, up to 50 cm of recent snow is present on the refreezing crust. The upper part of the snowpack, up to 80 cm deep, is moist. The middle of the snowpack consists of alternating well-consolidated snow and refreezing crust.
At mid-mountain, the depth of the snowpack varies from 80 to 170 cm.
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR CHIC-CHOCS PEAKS AND SUMMITS
A Texas depression will hit the Gaspé Peninsula on Tuesday.
Monday evening and night: Increasing cloudiness overnight. Southeast winds, 10 to 20 km/h. Low -2. Freezing level at 400 m.
Tuesday: Light rain beginning midday and snow in the evening. Accumulation of 3 cm. Southeast winds, 30 to 50 km/h. Maximum +2. Freezing level at 600 m.
Wednesday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation, 5 to 7 cm. Light northwest winds. Maximum +5. Freezing level at 1000 m.
Thursday: Alternating sun and clouds. Light north-westerly winds. High +6. Freezing level at 1100m.
For more details, consult the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.