Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Chic-Chocs.
Weather models disagree on the amount of snow expected between Friday evening and Saturday evening. Be careful: the snow that falls after the rain episode may not adhere well to the old snow.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Few observations in the field today. No new avalanches were observed or reported.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Saturday morning, between 10 and 25 cm of new snow will cover wet snow and/or crust. New snow accumulation will be greatest at higher altitudes. Snow cover in the alpine is likely to have diminished considerably due to extreme southerly winds, rain and recent high temperatures.
The height of the snowpack varies between 100 cm and 200 cm.
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS
From Friday afternoon to Saturday morning, heavy snow is expected, followed by persistent blowing snow until Saturday night.
Friday evening and night: Snow, sometimes heavy. Accumulations of 10 to 15. Winds west, 20 to 40 km/h. Minimum -14 °C.
Saturday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 4 to 8 cm. Wind west, 40 to 60 km/h. Maximum -12 °C.
Sunday: Alternating sun and clouds. Accumulation of 3 to 5 cm. Northwest winds, 30 to 50 km/h. Maximum -10 °C.
Monday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind northwest, 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -10 °C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
- Storm slabs in motion may step down to deeper layers resulting in large avalanches.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
There is a great deal of uncertainty about the amount of snow that will fall in the mountains and its cohesion with the snow already present. Beware of snow recently carried by the wind.
Aspects: North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2