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Friday is set to be snowy and cold. Small slabs could form in alpine terrain.
Exercise caution before venturing onto a slope that has recently been loaded by the wind.
Areas covered by the bulletin : Mont Albert, Mont Ernest-Laforce, Mont Hog’s Back, Champs-de-Mars, Mont Lyall, Mont Vallières-de-Saint-Réal, Mont Blanche-Lamontagne, Mines-Madeleine
Date issued : Thursday 23 April 2026, 16 H 00, Valid until : Friday 24 April 2026, 19 H 00
Prepared by : Avalanche Québec
| Danger ratings | Friday, Apr 24 | Saturday, Apr 25 | Sunday, Apr 26 |
| Alpine | 2 - Moderate | 1 - Low | 2 - Moderate |
| Treeline | 1 - Low | 1 - Low | 2 - Moderate |
| Below Treeline | 1 - Low | 1 - Low | 2 - Moderate |
Travel advice :
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There is a possibility that wind slabs could form in alpine terrain, particularly if snowfall exceeds forecasts (more than 5 cm). These slabs would mainly form beneath ridges and below convex slopes. They could rest on a crust formed by falling temperatures, thereby providing a good sliding surface for avalanches. |
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No new avalanches have been observed or reported.
If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
The new snow will settle on a widespread crust. This week, the snow on sun-facing slopes has warmed in the sun and begun a freeze-thaw cycle. The surface snow has remained drier on north facing slopes.
At mid-mountain, the average snow depth is around 125 cm.
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS
A low-pressure system moving south of Nova Scotia will bring northerly winds and light snow showers on Thursday evening and Friday.
Thursday evening and overnight: Snow showers, 3 to 6 cm. Northerly winds of 15 to 30 km/h. Low -7°C.
Friday: Light snow. North-easterly wind 20–40 km/h. High of -2.5°C. Freezing level at 600 m.
Saturday: Cloudy. North wind 20–40 km/h. Maximum +3°C. Freezing level at 1,100 m.
Sunday: Sunny. North-westerly wind 10–20 km/h. Maximum +8°C. Freezing level at 1,400 m.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.