Avalanche Forecast

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Issued around 6 pm every day from December 1 to April 30

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Date issued
Thursday 30 April 2026, 16 H 00
Valid until
Tuesday 01 December 2026, 18 H 00
Prepared by
Avalanche Québec

THE BULLETINS ARE DONE FOR THE SEASON – BACK ON DECEMBER 1ST, 2026.
Stay safe in the mountains and enjoy spring skiing!

Melt-freeze conditions are common. Expect danger to be lower late at night and in the morning, followed by higher danger in the afternoon and evening. Danger is low when surface snow is frozen, but can rapidly increase to high as temperatures rise and the surface crust breaks down.

Danger ratings

Friday

Alpine
Treeline
Below Treeline
Spring Conditions
Spring Conditions
Spring Conditions
Alpine Spring Conditions
Treeline Spring Conditions
Below Treeline Spring Conditions

Saturday

Alpine Spring Conditions
Treeline Spring Conditions
Below Treeline Spring Conditions

Sunday

Alpine Spring Conditions
Treeline Spring Conditions
Below Treeline Spring Conditions

Terrain and Travel Advice

Problems

No problems identified.

Snowpack Summary

In the spring, snowpack conditions vary depending on the weather. Various spring scenarios exist and are presented and explained in detail in the blog posts available on our website:

Scenario #1: Daily freeze-thaw cycle

Scenario #2: Cold and snowy

Scenario #3: Everything is frozen, no thaw

Scenario #4: No refreezing, everything is thawed

Weather Summary

For the coming weeks, we encourage you to consult the recommended public weather resources when planning a mountain outing, which are available here.

Confidence

No Rating

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
Danger Ratings Explained
Forecast Disclaimer

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

The authorized use of the information contained in this avalanche bulletin is limited to personal and recreational purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the information is provided “as is” without any representation, condition or warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. In no event shall Avalanche Quebec and its suppliers be liable for damages arising out of the use of the information or an inability to use it, including, without limitation, damages resulting from discomfort, injury or death, claims of third parties or other similar costs, or any damages (direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or otherwise) of any kind.

Natural phenomena such as avalanches and weather conditions cannot be accurately predicted. This should be kept in mind at all times when using the information contained in this bulletin. Backcountry travel is a high-risk activity and the use of the information contained in this bulletin does not replace the experience, knowledge and equipment required, nor does it replace the services of a mountain guide.

For backcountry rescue call 911 and tell them you are in the Chic-Chocs

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