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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 14th, 2025–Feb 15th, 2025
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Chic-Chocs.

*** A special avalanche watch is activated for areas outside our forecast zone ***

Strong north-westerly winds will continue to displace new snow. Choose land below tree line.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported.

If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Around 30 cm of snow have fallen in the mountains since Thursday evening. This snow was redistributed by the intense southerly winds, which then became strong northerly winds. In the alpine and at treeline, this new snow rests on a variety of old wind-affected surfaces: sastrugi, crust or superimposed slabs of different densities.

In areas sheltered from the wind and below treeline, we now find 50 to 70 cm of low-density snow resting on a well-consolidated snowpack. At the base, there is a layer of well-developed facets, especially where the mantle is thinner.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS

Friday evening and night: Cloudy. Wind northwest 50-70 km/h. Low -23.

Saturday: Sunny. Wind northwest 50 to 70 km/h. High -15.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Wind northwest 10 to 20 km/h. High -11.

Monday: Snow. Accumulation 20 to 30 cm. Wind northeast 40 to 70 km/h. High -3.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Keep your guard up as storm slabs may remain sensitive to human triggering.
  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Storm slabs in motion may step down to deeper layers resulting in large avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

We have received over 30 cm of snow since Thursday evening. This snow will take a little longer to stabilize.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Our observations concerning the effects of the storm are limited. Take particular care on the eastern and southern slopes. Recent strong winds may have formed large wind slabs.

Aspects: East, South East, South.

Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 3