Avalanche Forecast

No new avalanche observed or reported.

If you are heading into the backcountry, please share your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

A freeze-thaw cycle is well underway on sun-exposed slopes. A crust is present in the morning, which softens as the day progresses depending on sun exposure and warmth. Dry snow can still be found on polar (north-facing) slopes, in wind-sheltered areas. A lot of spatial variability in the alpine and at the treeline.

The middle of the snowpack consists of alternating layers of well-settled snow and refrozen crusts. Mid-mountain snow depth ranges from 60 to 160 cm.

Beautiful sunny day Tuesday before winter returns.

Monday evening and night: Partly cloudy. Northeast wind at 20 to 40 km/h. Low of -6 °C.

Tuesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Northeast wind at 10 to 20 km/h shifting to light from the south in the afternoon. High of +6 °C. Freezing level at 1200 m.

Wednesday: Snow. Accumulation of 10 to 20 cm. East wind at 25 to 45 km/h becoming light from the northwest. High of -1 °C. Freezing level at 500 m.

Thursday: Cloudy. Northwest wind at 30 to 50 km/h. High of 0 °C. Freezing level at 700 m.

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

• Rocks will heat up with daytime warming and may become trigger points for loose wet avalanches.
• A moist or wet snow surface, pinwheeling, and natural avalanches are all indicators of a weakening snowpack.