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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 3rd, 2026–Mar 4th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

A weather front will bring new precipitation accompanied by strong winds — the perfect combo for the formation of new wind slabs. The danger rating rises to Considerable, so careful terrain management is advised.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

A size 2 avalanche on a northeast aspect was reported in the Cuve des Mélèzes. It is believed to have occurred early Tuesday morning and was likely triggered by a user. The avalanche was reported on the Mountain Information Network (MIN). If you have additional information about this event, please contact us. This information is very valuable and helps improve the quality of our forecasts.

If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10 cm of new snow could fall by Wednesday evening.

In the alpine and at treeline, conditions are highly variable, with wind-hardened snow, pockets of powder, wind slabs of varying densities, and areas scoured down to bare ground, particularly on west- and south-facing slopes.

Below treeline, 20 to 40 cm of light snow overlies a progressively denser snowpack, down to basal weak layers of faceted grains and depth hoar.

On solar aspects, a sun crust is present 5 to 30 cm below the surface.

At mid-elevation, the average snowpack depth is around 130 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A low-pressure system will move across the Gaspé Peninsula from Tuesday to Wednesday evening and could bring up to 10 cm of snow.

Tuesday evening and overnight: Partly cloudy. Southwest wind 30–50 km/h. Low -8°C.

Wednesday: Snow showers. Accumulation of 5–10 cm. West wind 50–70 km/h. High -3°C.

Thursday: Sunny. Northwest wind 20–40 km/h. High -18°C.

Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Southwest wind 20–40 km/h. High -7°C.


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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Strong wind is building wind slabs farther downslope than usual.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.