News Items tag as: Avalanche Canada

Special avalanche warning issued for wide swath of B.C. Interior
December 28, 2022 - 12:55 PM

Storm cycles across the province are leaving large swaths of B.C.'s mountain ranges at risk for avalanches.
Warm weather prompts avalanche warning for mountains in southern B.C.
January 20, 2022 - 11:33 AM

Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for mountain ranges in southern B.C. and western Alberta.
British Columbians encouraged to rethink backcountry plans this weekend: Avalanche Canada
December 03, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Avalanche Canada is warning anyone wanting to head into the backcountry this weekend to be cautious with danger ratings in the low to considerable range.
Weekend avalanche activity in the South Okanagan unusual and short lived
February 10, 2020 - 6:00 PM

An unusual avalanche west of Penticton that nearly caught a group of snowmobilers owed its origins to the South Okanagan’s initial lack of snow this season.
Avalanche warning in effect for mountains across southern B.C. and Alberta
December 23, 2019 - 2:20 PM

A persistent weak layer within the snowpack of mountainous areas throughout southern B.C. and Alberta has made the terrain unstable and an avalanche warning has been issued.
Avalanche warning issued for large area of B.C.
March 18, 2019 - 12:14 PM

Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning to those considering heading into the backcountry as the expected sudden increase in temperatures will increase the number of avalanches throughout the mountains of western Canada.
Special avalanche warning issued for much of B.C.
December 13, 2018 - 3:50 PM

A special public avalanche warning is in effect for most of the mountainous regions in the province.
Avalanche Canada issues backcountry warning ahead of long weekend
February 08, 2018 - 12:12 PM

Skiers and snowmobilers are being urged to avoid the backcountry over the next several days due to an elevated avalanche risk.
Avalanche warning issued for southeastern B.C. heading into long weekend
February 09, 2017 - 11:33 AM

REVELSTOKE - Anyone planning to rip through snowy terrain in the backcountry over the holiday weekend should be aware of the special warning issued by Avalanche Canada.
Avalanche control for Highway 1, avalanche warning for the backcountry
March 17, 2016 - 7:08 AM

REVELSTOKE - As snowpacks become more unstable with the impending spring, people are being warned of the risk of avalanche while crews continue to undertake avalanche control along highway corridors.
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