Enjoy the beautiful day in the mountains on Thursday before the storm (rain) arrives on Friday.
Recent strong westerly winds may have created new wind slabs in alpine terrain and at the tree line. We are uncertain about the amount of snow available for transport.
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
There is considerable spatial variability in the areas affected by wind, ranging from bare surfaces to wind-driven snow accumulations. In areas sheltered from the wind, there is approximately 10 to 20 cm of light snow on the surface.
The snowpack thickness varies between 50 and 100 cm. Accumulation is greater in areas prone to snow loading (gullies, couloirs, depressions).
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
A significant low-pressure system will pass over the Gaspé Peninsula on Friday, causing temperatures to rise to 10 °C, with extreme southerly winds and heavy rainfall.
Wednesday evening and night: 1 to 3 cm of snow. Northwest wind, 30 to 50 km/h. Low -13.
Thursday: Alternating sun and clouds. West wind, 40 to 60 km/h. High -5.
Friday: Intermittent rain, 6 mm during the day and 15 mm overnight. Winds from the south at 80 to 100 km/h. High +10.
Saturday: Cloudy, 4 to 6 cm. Winds from the west at 60 to 80 km/h. High -10.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
