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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 28th, 2024–Jan 29th, 2024
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Chic-Chocs.

There is still a great deal of spatial variability in the snowpack. Make sure you assess the conditions before embarking on a more challenging descent.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche was reported or observed. If you go into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

In the Alpine, most snow is found on the eastern slopes. The other slopes are rather devoid of snow.

The treeline was very much affected by the wind, and once again, the distribution of snow is very variable.

Below treeline, in areas protected from the wind, 5 to 15 cm of low-density snow covered a high-density snowpack. Snow depth varies from 25 to 180 cm, depending on aspect and elevation.

Weather Summary

Synopsis: A high-pressure system will settle over the region for a few days from Monday morning. It will be cold and sunny for the start of the week.

Sunday evening and night: Cloudy. 1 to 2 cm of snow. Northeast wind 10 to 20 km/h. Minimum -12C.

Monday: Clearing in the afternoon. Wind northeast, 20 to 30 km/h. Cooler during the day, reaching a minimum of -18C.

Tuesday: Sunny. Wind southwest, 20 km/h. Maximum -10C.

Wednesday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind southwest, 20 km/h. Maximum -5C.

For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Remain vigilant for changing conditions.
  • Sheltered slopes at lower elevations will offer the best riding.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

The wind seems to have blown the snow in the start zone of the easterly couloirs and down the slopes to treeline.

Aspects: North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5