Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 24th, 2025 2:15PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.
Avalanche Québec,
Avalanche Canada
The next system will bring variable conditions to the mountains, depending on the time of day and your altitude.
Adapt your plans to these changes, and if in doubt, opt for conservative terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Several small loose dry avalanches reacting to skiers were observed in the alpine.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
At all elevations, a thin sun crust can be expected on the E, S and W aspects. In the alpine, 10 to 15 cm of new snow have been redistributed by moderate winds and lie on a variety of old, wind-sculpted surfaces. In areas sheltered from the wind and below treeline, around ten centimetres of fresh snow cover a thin, breakable crust, on top of 20 to 40 cm of low-density snow. The snowpack is well consolidated, but a fragile layer of facets persists at the base in places where it is thinner. The height of the snowpack varies between 120 and 220 cm.
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS
A system is coming, bringing with it uncertainties about the amount and form of the precipitation, and about the temperatures in the mountains.
Monday evening and night: Cloudy. 8 to 12 cm of snow. Winds 60 to 70 km/h from the southwest. -8C. Freezing level at valley bottom.
Tuesday: Cloudy. 1-2 cm of snow, possibly turning to rain. Southwest winds from 40 to 60 km/h. -3C. Freezing level: 700m.
Wednesday: Alternating sun and cloud. Winds from 5 to 15 km/h from the north. -8C.
Thursday: Cloudy. Trace of snow. Winds from 30 to 40 km/h from the west. -8C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
- A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.
- If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Up to 15 cm of new snow could be added to the few centimetres already available for transport. This snow will be heavier and could create reactive wind slabs on Tuesday.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
Above zero temperatures and rain could weaken the top of the snowpack. Pay particular attention to steep slopes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 25th, 2025 3:00PM
