Avalanche forecast

Chic-Choc Mountains

Jan 26 – 27, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Conditions are variable in the region. Continue to use good travel habits and be on the lookout for signs of slabs.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    There is limited amount of snow available for transport, but the usual start zones may, however, show newly formed wind slabs.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed

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Snowpack Summary

Spatial variability is considerable in the forecast zone, with striking differences between north, south, east and west.

In the Alpine, the summits are generally scoured, but the usual start zones show greater accumulation. At treeline, thin wind slabs overlie a layer of snow of lower density. Below treeline and sheltered areas at treeline, the snow remains protected from the wind. Snow depth varies between 90 and 150 cm at mid-mountain.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS

It's off to another cold spell! A low-pressure system will bring uncertain amounts of snow early in the week.

Sunday evening and night: Mostly cloudy. Trace of snow. Southwest winds from 45 to 55 km/h. -21C.

Monday: Cloudy. 2 to 5 cm. Southwest winds from 50 to 55 km/h. -17C.

Tuesday: Cloudy. 8 to 12 cm of snow. Northwest winds from 35 to 50 km/h. -22C.

Wednesday: Alternating sun and cloud. No precipitation. Westerly winds at 30 km/h. -28C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.

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