Avalanche Forecast

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One size 1 loose wet avalanche that run to ground was observed on Mount Albert, on an eastern aspect at about 600m elevation. The avalanche must have occurred within the last 24 hours.

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The dry snow line is at around 700m and we have received between 3 and 5 cm of new snow since Saturday. On sheltered eastern slopes above 700m, surface hoar has been buried under 3 to 5 cm of snow. We will continue our investigation on the other aspects over the next few days to assess the distribution of surface hoar.

Below 700m, there is between 5 and 10 cm of moist snow on the surface, which is likely to create a new crust layer.

The core of the snowpack is well consolidated, and resting on the December 30 combo of facetted grains and crust. Facetted grains and depth hoar are developing at the base of the snowpack.

Synopsis: A major low-pressure system will pass southeast of the Gaspé Peninsula this week, bringing moderate to strong northwesterly winds and possibly a few snow showers.

Sunday evening and night: Cloudy. 2 to 3 cm of snow. Wind from the northwest at 30 to 50 km/h. Temperature cooling to a minimum of -8C.

Monday: Cloudy. Trace of snow. Wind 30 to 50 km/h from the northwest. Maximum -8C.

Tuesday: Alternating sun and cloud. Wind northwest 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -10C.

Wednesday: Cloudy. 2 to 3 cm of snow. Wind northwest 20 to 40 km/h. Maximum -9C.

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

• Be carefull around freshly wind loaded features.
• Be cautious of buried obstacles especially below treeline.
• A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.