Chic-Choc Mountains

Snow surfaces at treeline and in the alpine are generally firm. Ski crampons are recommended for safe travel on steeper slopes.

No new avalanche was reported or observed. If you go into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).

In the Alpine, there is a bit more snow on the eastern slopes. The other aspects are mostly free of snow, apart from couloirs and other depressions.

At and below treeline, in areas protected from the wind, 5 to 15 cm of low-density snow cover a layer of dense snow. The latter rests on 2 to 10 cm of facets that have developed on top of the New Year's Day crust.

The height of snow varies from 5 to 180 cm, depending on aspect and elevation.

Synopsis: Another day of fine weather for Wednesday, and then a low-pressure system will give us around 10 cm of snow by Friday.

Tuesday evening and night: Clear. Wind southwest, 15 to 30 km/h. Minimum -20C.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Increasing cloudiness late afternoon. Wind southwest, 20 to 30 km/h. Maximum -7C.

Thursday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 2 to 5 cm of snow. Wind southeast, 5 to 10 km/h. Maximum -10C.

Friday: Alternating sun and clouds. Accumulation of 2 to 5 cm of snow. North wind, 20 to 30 km/h. Maximum -12C.

For more details, check out the most recent alpine weather forecast.

• Sheltered slopes at lower elevations will offer the best riding.
• If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.