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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Feb 7th, 2024–Feb 8th, 2024

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

Conditions remain highly variable in the Chic-Chocs. Take the time to read the bulletin before venturing into the backcountry.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche was reported or observed.

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

Snowpack Summary

Windslabs formed on Monday (February 5) on the south-east to west-facing slopes. The height of the snowpack is extremely variable in the alpine and at treeline. This is due to the strong to extreme winds that hit the Chic-Chocs this winter.

In sheltered areas, 10 to 20 cm of lower-density snow cover a consolidated snow interface that lay on top of the December 30 combo of facets and crust. Facets and depth hoar are developing at the base of the snowpack.

Weather Summary

Synopsis: Sunny, mild temperatures and little wind until Friday. Then a system may bring us a little snow... or rain.

Wednesday evening and night: Clear. Wind 10 to 20 km/h from the west. Minimum -17C.

Thursday: Sunny. Wind 10 to 20 km/h from the west. High -3C.

Friday: Fairly cloudy. Wind 20 to 30 km/h from the south. High -2C.

Saturday: Cloudy with snow showers (2 to 4 cm), possibly turning to sleet during the day. Wind 10 to 20 km/h from the south. High 0C.

For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Be cautious of buried obstacles especially below treeline.

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.