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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 24th, 2026–Jan 25th, 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.

Wind slabs are still forming, especially at the top of slopes and near ridges. Avoid areas that have been heavily loaded by the wind.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

Small slab avalanches were observed on Mount Lyall on Saturday (see MIN).

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

Snowpack Summary

In alpine terrain and at treeline, the snowpack is characterized by alternating wind-blown snow and layers of wind slabs.

Below 600 m elevation, a brittle melt-freeze crust is present at a depth of approximately 10 to 20 cm.

The first two-thirds of the snowpack are gradually denser. At its base, there is a combination of crusts and facets resting on the ground.

The average height of the snowpack at mid-mountain is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

The weekend will be marked by the arrival of an Arctic northwesterly flow bringing intense cold and strong winds.

Saturday evening and night: Partly cloudy. Trace of snow. Northwest wind 12 to 43 mph. High −33°F.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Northwest winds 20 to 60 km/h. High -22°C.

Monday: Cloudy. Snow 1 to 2 cm. East winds 20 km/h. High -14°C.

Tuesday: Cloudy. Snow 0.8 to 1.2 inches. Northwest winds 12 to 31 mph. High -14°F.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.

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.