Chic-Choc Mountains

Be careful in wind-loaded areas. Reactive wind slabs may be present.

Moderate

• Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.

No avalanche activity was observed or reported.

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10 to 20 cm of light snow covers the refrozen crust from December 20. There is considerable spatial variability in areas affected by wind, ranging from bare rocky slopes to wind-driven snow accumulations.

The mild weather on December 19 affected snow height in several locations, especially in the southern part of our forecast area. Conditions remain typical for early in the season: there are numerous obstacles on the ground.

A high-pressure system passing over the Gaspé Peninsula should keep temperatures cold but fairly sunny for the next few days.

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS

Monday evening and night: Mostly cloudy with light snow, 1 to 2 cm. Wind from the northwest at 30 to 40 km/h. Low of -19 °C.

Tuesday: Alternating sun and clouds. Wind from the northwest at 25 to 40 km/h. High of -18 °C.

Wednesday: Alternating sun and clouds. Light northwest wind. High of -14 °C.

Thursday: Intermittent snow, 5 cm. Northwest wind, 10 to 30 km/h. High of -12 °C.

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

• Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for slabs before you commit to it.
• Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.