News Items tag as: Glacier National Park avalanche control

Highway 1 closed for avalanche control
February 16, 2016 - 6:50 AM

REVELSTOKE - If travel to or from Alberta is in your plans this morning expect delays of up to two hours through Glacier National Park.
Highway 1 closed for avalanche control today
January 22, 2016 - 7:19 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If traveling to or from Alberta was in your plans today you may have to rethink your route, or be prepared for long delays.
Avalanche control to close Trans-Canada Highway today
December 08, 2015 - 7:14 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you planned on heading east today prepare for some delays along several routes as crews perform avalanche control today.
Highway 1 closed for avalanche control Monday afternoon
January 26, 2015 - 12:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Avalanche risk is considerable to high throughout the region and crews will again be doing avalanche control in Glacier National Park to minimize the risk.
Avalanche control and rockslides along popular routes
January 20, 2015 - 1:38 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are a few things to consider if you're navigating B.C. roads or enjoying the great outdoors today.
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Highway 1 closed for avalanche control