The difficulty of moving around on the icy surface is likely to be a greater concern than the danger of avalanches this weekend.
Nevertheless, remain alert to the formation of wind slabs on the crust.
The presence and significance of wind slabs will depend on the amount of snowfall and could increase over the weekend through Monday. These slabs may not bond well to the underlying crust, increasing the risk of triggering.
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
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The rapid drop in temperatures on Saturday morning will gradually freeze the snowpack over the weekend, leading to the formation of a widespread crust in the mountains.
The light snow forecast will fall on this crust and may have difficulty sticking to it.
The significant thaw has greatly affected the snowpack. Conditions remain typical for the beginning of the season: there are numerous obstacles on the ground.
Winter is back! A few snow showers and winter temperatures will follow the significant low-pressure system that hit the Chic-Chocs on Friday.
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS
Friday evening and night: Rain turning to snow, 3 to 5 cm. Wind from the south, becoming south-westerly, 50 to 70 km/h. Temperatures dropping to a low of -10 °C.
Saturday: Light snow showers, 1 to 2 cm. Winds from the west, 60 to 80 km/h, decreasing in the afternoon. High -13 °C.
Sunday: Light snow, 1 to 3 cm. Winds from the southwest, 10 to 20 km/h. High -5 °C.
Monday: Alternating sun and clouds. Northwest wind, 20 to 40 km/h. High -15 °C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
