Chic-Choc Mountains

With a melt-freeze crust present at the surface, the main hazard in the mountains is the risk of an uncontrolled fall. Choose low-angle terrain during your travels over the next few days.

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• We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

No new avalanches have been observed or reported.

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

A widespread melt-freeze crust is present at the surface throughout the mountains.

Below this crust, the snowpack is well consolidated.

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

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS

A high-pressure system will move over the Gaspésie region, bringing sunny conditions and cold temperatures.

Tuesday evening and night: Partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Around 1 to 3 cm of accumulation. West wind 40 to 60 km/h. Temperatures falling to a low of -20°C.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. West wind 40 to 60 km/h. High -19°C.

Thursday: Cloudy. Southwest wind 30 to 50 km/h. High -9°C.

Friday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. Southwest wind 20 to 40 km/h. High -5°C.

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

• Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
• Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.