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Chic-Choc Mountains

Feb 13 – 14, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Sun
Mon
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
1 · Faible
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Wind slabs in areas of preferential loading in alpine terrain are tending to stabilize, but remain firmly in place and could still surprise. A cautious approach and a well-thought-out descent plan are essential on SE, S, and SW slopes.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–1.5

    New wind slabs measuring 5 to 20 cm formed under the influence of winds from Thursday to Friday morning. On Thursday, they proved reactive to tests and to skiers passing by at Mont Albert. On Friday, they were more resistant in tests.

    In some places, they rest on a thin crust, which can increase their sensitivity to triggering. They may also be found above harder, more cohesive slabs.

    These slabs are mainly observed in areas of lateral loading on southeast-facing slopes, as well as under convexities and near ridges on south-facing slopes.

Confidence

High

  • We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.

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

In the alpine zone and at the forest limit, snow cover varies greatly from place to place: the north and west slopes are mostly bare, while the other slopes have a mix of hard-packed snow and layers of wind-blown snow of varying densities that formed between Tuesday and Friday morning.

Below the tree line, 10 to 20 cm of powder snow covers a gradually denser snowpack up to the crust formed on December 20.

A sun crust slightly buried under the snow that fell on Thursday (2-4 cm) is present on the steep south-facing slopes. It is very crumbly and does not interfere with travel.

The average snowpack depth at mid-mountain is approximately 120 cm.

Weather Summary

WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS
A high-pressure ridge will bring sunnier weather for the weekend.

Friday evening and night: Clear skies. Northwest wind 6 to 19 MPH. Low -15°C.

Saturday: Sunny. Wind from the northwest turning southeast in the afternoon, 10 to 20 km/h. High -5°C.

Sunday: Cloudy. Snow 2 cm. Light wind from the northeast. High -4.

Monday: Cloudy. Light wind from the northeast. High -3.

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

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

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