Avalanche forecast

Chic-Choc Mountains

Mar 8 – 9, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

With the continued mild weather, surface snow will remain wet at all elevations. Small wet snow avalanches without cohesion can quickly cause a person to lose their balance and drag them towards obstacles. Stay alert for signs of surface instability.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small accumulations of wet snow could be present in isolated areas in alpine terrain on the NW to SE slopes.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    With the mild weather continuing, wet snow avalanches with poor cohesion could be triggered by skiers passing through during the day on Monday.

Confidence

High

  • We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed or reported.

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

Snowpack Summary

In the alpine zone and at tree line, surface variability ranges from snow-covered areas to bare areas. The snow will remain wet on the surface tomorrow. The western slopes are very bare, while the eastern slopes have been covered laterally.

Below the tree line, there is wet snow on the surface resting on a gradually denser snowpack, down to the weak layers of flat-faced grains and deep frost at the base.

At mid-mountain, the average snowpack depth is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

The mild weather will continue on Monday.

Sunday evening and night: 1 to 2 cm of snow and freezing drizzle. West wind 20 to 40 km/h. Low -4°C.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Mix of snow (2 cm in the morning) and rain (2 mm in the afternoon). Southwesterly wind 30 to 50 km/h. High 5°C. Freezing level 1000 m.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Westerly wind 30 to 50 km/h. High -4°C.

Wednesday: Snow 10 cm. Wind from the east 10 to 30 km/h. Maximum -10°C.


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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Loose avalanches may start small, but they can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.
  • Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.

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