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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 11th, 2026–Feb 12th, 2026

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

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Accumulations may exceed forecasts in some areas on Thursday.

Be extra vigilant in wind-loaded terrain if the amounts received exceed those anticipated.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed.

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

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine and at treeline, the snowpack shows strong spatial variability: north and west-facing aspects are mostly scoured, while other aspects offer a mix of wind-affected snow, stacked older wind slabs, and about 10 cm of light surface snow in lee areas.

Below treeline, 10–15 cm of powder overlies a progressively denser snowpack down to the crust formed on December 20.

A new sun crust is present on steep south-facing aspects.

The average snowpack depth at mid-mountain is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A low-pressure system passing south of Gaspésie on Wednesday will bring cloud cover and a few snow flurries.

Wednesday evening and night: Snow, 2 to 5 cm. Wind from the northeast at 20 to 40 km/h. Low -10.

Thursday: Cloudy. Light snow, 1 to 2 cm. Wind from the northwest at 40 to 60 km/h. High -13 °C.

Friday: Sunny. Northwest wind 40 to 60 km/h. High -12°C.

Saturday: Sunny. Northwest wind 15 to 25 km/h. High -9°C.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.

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.