Wind slabs are still forming, but remain very isolated in couloirs and depressions. Remain vigilant with regard to obstacles that are generally not buried.
The new snow may have formed small isolated reactive wind slabs on west-facing slopes. As snow cover is limited, the problem is particularly prevalent in steep couloirs and terrain depressions of the alpine.
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
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Before this storm, wind slabs were already observed in ravines and alpine couloirs, especially on east and south-facing slopes.
Beneath the wind-blown snow, there is a layer that is transforming into facetted grains, a fragile structure.
The snowpack thickness varies between 40 and 70 cm, with more accumulation in couloirs, gullies, and areas of maximum accumulation.
We are still in early season conditions: there are numerous obstacles on the ground, and they are still very much present!
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS
The low pressure system coming from the Great Lakes will continue to bring snow showers until Saturday afternoon.
Thursday evening and night: 2 to 3 cm of snow. Northwest wind 10 to 20 km/h. Low -14.
Friday: Intermittent snow, 5 to 10 cm. Northwesterly wind 30 to 50 km/h. High -8.
Saturday: Alternating sun and clouds. Light snow. Northwesterly wind 20 to 40 km/h. High -11.
Sunday: Alternating sun and clouds. Light wind from the west. High -8.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
