News Items tag as: Avalanche warning

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 warning for Thompson-Okanagan region
January 10, 2018 - 4:00 PM

Be careful in high terrain over the next few days.
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 warning for Rockies, national parks
March 24, 2016 - 10:37 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - As you are planning your Easter long weekend activies in the backcountry keep an eye on avalanche conditions, which are expected to be sensitive this weekend.
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.
Avalanche-related deaths down in B.C. despite tragedies
February 24, 2016 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Avalanche expert Karl Klassen says going into the backcountry is a lot like getting behind the wheel of a car: you need to use safety equipment, mind the rules of the road and be aware there’s always a certain risk involved.
Avalanche warning for southern Interior this weekend
February 19, 2016 - 10:31 AM

KAMLOOPS - An avalanche warning has been issued for a big chunk of the southern Interior today.
Avalanche warning for B.C. mountain ranges
January 22, 2016 - 10:34 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If heading out into the backcountry is part of your weekend plans you may want to rethink your plans — an avalanche warning has been issued for most of B.C.’s mountain regions.
Danger in the backcountry; avalanche warning issued
February 13, 2015 - 5:04 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The unseasonably warm weather this week has the experts at Avalanche Canada warning backcountry enthusiasts about the risk of snow slides.
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News Items tag as: Avalanche warning

Avalanche warning issued for large area of B.C.

Special avalanche warning issued for much of B.C.

Avalanche warning for Thompson-Okanagan region

Avalanche warning issued for southeastern B.C. heading into long weekend

Avalanche warning for Rockies, national parks

Avalanche control for Highway 1, avalanche warning for the backcountry

Avalanche-related deaths down in B.C. despite tragedies

Avalanche warning for southern Interior this weekend

Avalanche warning for B.C. mountain ranges

Danger in the backcountry; avalanche warning issued

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