Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Mar 9th, 2025 2:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Avalanche Québec,
Avalanche Canada
The avalanche problem is isolated, so stay alert to avoid surprises.
Pay particular attention to the start zones and cross loaded features.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Two avalanches up to size 1.5 were accidentally triggered by users. These occurred on Hog's Back, on the eastern side at tree line.
If you are out in the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Strong to extreme west to northwest winds have done their thing. In wind-exposed areas, northwest to southwest aspects are scoured down to the crust, while the northeast to south aspects show little accumulation (except for the start zones and cross loaded features). Below treeline, 5 to 25 cm of low-density snow overlie the crust, which generally supports the weight of a user.
The snowpack is wet under this crust. It rests on a layer of facets that tends to round out. The height of the snowpack varies between 100 cm and 200 cm.
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR THE CRESTS AND SUMMITS OF CHIC-CHOCS
Sunday evening and night: Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. Northwest winds from 50 to 60 km/h. -12C.
Monday: Clearing. Trace of snow. Northwest winds from 25 to 35 km/h. -15C.
Tuesday: Cloudy in pm. 5 to 10 cm of snow, turning to rain in the evening. Southwest winds from 60 to 80 km/h. -7C with warming in late pm.
Wednesday: End of precipitation in AM. Northwest winds from 50 to 60 km/h. -23C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
- Wind slabs are isolated, but may remain reactive.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Although leeward aspects show few slab characteristics, wind slabs do exist in isolated areas. They sit above the crust, which increases their reactivity. Two avalanches were triggered on an East facing slope on Sunday.
Aspects: North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Mar 10th, 2025 3:00PM
