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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 31st, 2026–Apr 1st, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural and human triggered avalanches likely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Chic-Choc Mountains, Chic-Chocs.

Be cautious near slopes where wind has deposited snow, as well as in areas affected by cross-loading. Pay particular attention to east aspects in alpine terrain, where avalanches may be more easily triggered.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.
  • We are uncertain due to the track and intensity of the incoming weather system.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported or observed.

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

Snowpack Summary

A new sun crust formed at the surface on Tuesday on solar aspects. The new snow expected by Wednesday evening (10 to 15 cm) may react on this crust.

Wind has significantly redistributed the recently fallen snow. Between 20 and 50 cm of recent snow rests on a widespread melt-freeze crust about 2 cm thick. A weak layer of faceted crystals has developed on this crust on east aspects and is reactive in tests at treeline, and likely in alpine terrain as well.

At mid-elevation, the average snowpack depth is around 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

Another low-pressure system will move across the Gaspé Peninsula on Wednesday, bringing 10 to 15 cm of snow.

Tuesday evening and overnight: Snow. Accumulation of 5 cm. Variable winds at less than 15 km/h. Low of -10°C.

Wednesday: Snow. Accumulation of 5 to 10 cm. Southeast winds at less than 15 km/h. High of -7°C.

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. Northwest winds at 10 to 20 km/h. High of -8°C.

Friday: Snow. Accumulation of 20 cm. South winds at 20 to 40 km/h. High of -3°C.


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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Keep in mind a buried crust offers an excellent bed surface for avalanches.

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.