Avalanche Forecast
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Over the next few days, caution is advised when traveling in the mountains. A melt-freeze crust is present at the surface and breaks under the weight of skiers, which could lead to falls and injuries during descents.
Danger ratings
Thursday
Friday
| Alpine | 2 - Moderate |
| Treeline | 1 - Low |
| Below Treeline | 1 - Low |
Saturday
| Alpine | 2 - Moderate |
| Treeline | 2 - Moderate |
| Below Treeline | 1 - Low |
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Although avalanches are unlikely when a hard crust exists on the snow surface, the crust may pose a slip and fall hazard.
Problems
No problems identified.
Avalanche Summary
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).
Snowpack Summary
A widespread melt-freeze crust that is friable and does not support the weight of a skier is present throughout the mountains. Beneath this crust, the snowpack is well consolidated. The snowpack is dry overall, except for the base, which is moist.
At mid-elevation, the average snowpack depth is about 120 cm.
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND PEAKS
A new low-pressure system will reach central Quebec on Thursday, increasing cloud cover and possibly bringing a few flurries overnight from Thursday to Friday.
Wednesday Evening and Night: Cloudy. West wind 10 to 30 km/h. Low of -18°C.
Thursday: Cloudy. Southwest wind 20 to 40 km/h. High of -11°C.
Friday: Intermittent snow. Accumulation of 2 to 5 cm. Southwest wind 10 to 30 km/h. High of -5°C.
Saturday: Snow beginning late in the day. Accumulation of 4 to 8 cm. South wind 10 to 30 km/h. High of 0°C.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Confidence
High
- We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
For backcountry rescue call 911 and tell them you are in the Chic-Chocs
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