Avalanche Forecast
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With the fresh snowfall of the last few days and the wind blowing in all directions, skiing between the trees below the tree line will be ideal for your outings this weekend.
Danger ratings
Saturday
Sunday
| Alpine | 1 - Low |
| Treeline | 1 - Low |
| Below Treeline | Early Season |
Monday
| Alpine | 1 - Low |
| Treeline | 1 - Low |
| Below Treeline | Early Season |
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be cautious of buried obstacles, especially below treeline.
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
Problems
Avalanche problem 1 : Wind slab
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche activity was observed or reported.
If you head into the backcountry, thanks for sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Wind slabs remain very isolated in ravines and alpine couloirs, especially on eastern and southern slopes.
A thin crust of ice may be noticeable in places between 600 and 800 m elevation.
Under the wind-worked snow, there is a layer transforming into flat-faced grains, a fragile structure.
The snowpack thickness varies between 50 and 100 cm, with more accumulation in couloirs, hollows, and areas of maximum accumulation.
We are still in early season conditions: there are numerous obstacles on the ground, and they are still very much present!
Weather Summary
WEATHER FOR THE CHIC-CHOCS RIDGES AND SUMMITS
A high-pressure ridge will dominate the weekend starting Saturday afternoon.
Friday evening and night: Light snow, 2 to 3 cm. Northwest wind 30 to 50 km/h. High -8.
Saturday: Alternating sun and clouds. Northwest wind 10 to 40 km/h. High -11.
Sunday: Alternating sun and clouds. Light snow. Light wind from the south, shifting to the north in the afternoon. High -12.
Monday: Alternating sun and clouds. Light snow. Light wind from the northwest. High -12.
For more details, see the Chic-Chocs alpine weather forecast.
Confidence
Moderate
- Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.
For backcountry rescue call 911 and tell them you are in the Chic-Chocs
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