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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 30th, 2026–Mar 31st, 2026

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

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Use caution around slopes where wind has built up snow, as well as in areas loaded by cross-loading. Human-triggered avalanches are likely, especially in alpine terrain and at treeline.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Avalanche Summary

Two avalanches that occurred on Sunday — one natural and one skier-triggered — were reported on Mont Albert in alpine terrain on east and southeast aspects.

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

Snowpack Summary

By Tuesday morning, we could receive an additional 10 cm of snow, adding to the 10 to 20 cm already sitting on a widespread melt-freeze crust. The wind has heavily redistributed the surface snow. Within a few turns, you can go from powder to icy surfaces or wind-hardened snow.

The melt-freeze crust is supportive in alpine and at treeline, but remains breakable in places below treeline.

At mid-elevation, the average snowpack depth is around 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A low-pressure system will continue moving across the Gaspésie overnight Monday before a high-pressure system arrives on Tuesday.

Monday evening and night: Snow. 5 to 10 cm of accumulation. Northwest winds at 30 to 50 km/h. Low of -13°C.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. Northwest winds at 20 to 40 km/h diminishing in the afternoon. High of -6°C.

Wednesday: Snow. 10 to 15 cm of accumulation. Southeast winds at 20 to 40 km/h. High of -8°C.

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. Northwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h. High of -7°C.


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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.

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.