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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Apr 7th, 2026–Apr 8th, 2026

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

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

While traveling, pay attention to newly formed wind slabs that may be reactive to rider traffic in some areas.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about alpine conditions due to limited field observations.

Avalanche Summary

Several avalanches that occurred on Sunday and Monday were reported on the Mountain Information Network (MIN). These skier-triggered avalanches took place in alpine terrain and at treeline on north through southeast aspects.

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

Snowpack Summary

In some areas, up to 40 cm of new snow fell during the last storm, Sunday. This snow rests on a variety of surfaces: wind-affected snow, powder snow, or sun crust.

A widespread melt-freeze crust about 2 cm thick is present at depths of 40 to 70 cm. A weak layer of faceted grains has developed on this crust on north to east aspects and is reactive in tests at treeline and in alpine terrain.

At mid-elevation, the average snowpack depth is around 140 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A high-pressure system will bring fair weather over the next few days.

Tuesday evening and night: A few clouds. Northwest winds of 20 to 40 km/h. Low of -15 °C.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. West winds of 10 to 30 km/h. High of -8 °C.

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. South winds increasing in the afternoon up to 70 km/h. High of 2 °C. Freezing level at 1000 m.

Friday: Intermittent snow or rain. Accumulations of 1 to 4 cm of snow and/or 1 to 3 mm of rain. Southwest winds of 20 to 40 km/h. High of 3 °C. Freezing level at 1200 m.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

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.