News Items tag as: Highway 1 avalanche control

Avalanche control work will temporary close Interior highways today
December 18, 2021 - 10:27 AM

Highways 1 and 3 will be closed in both directions this afternoon as the Ministry of Transportation is conducting avalanche control work.
April starts with more avalanche control delays on Highway 1
April 01, 2016 - 7:11 AM

REVELSTOKE - If you are trying to skip town today, watch for delays on Highway 1 due to avalanche control.
Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today
March 31, 2016 - 6:54 AM

REVELSTOKE - As avalanche risk increases crews are doing their part to control the risk of unexpected avalanches along Interior highways.
Expect delays on Trans-Canada during avalanche control today
March 30, 2016 - 6:51 AM

REVELSTOKE - Avalanche conditions have led to a province-wide warning this week and crews will undertake control measures along Highway 1 this afternoon.
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.
Highway 1 closed near Field for avalanche control this morning
March 15, 2016 - 7:20 AM

FIELD - Warmer weather coupled with precipitation are making snow conditions more sensitive to avalanche in many areas of the province, leading to avalanche control along Highway 1 this morning.
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.
Avalanche control near B.C.-Alberta border today
February 09, 2016 - 6:50 AM

FIELD - Drivers planning a later return from the Family Day long weekend may have a longer wait than anticipated because more avalanche control is taking place today.
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.
Recent snow great for Sun Peaks, closes Highway 1 for avalanche control
March 27, 2015 - 11:10 AM

KAMLOOPS - The last several days have brought a bounty of fresh snow to the higher elevations which is great news for ski hills like Sun Peaks, but is causing concern in backcountry areas and along Highway 1.
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News Items tag as: Highway 1 avalanche control

Avalanche control work will temporary close Interior highways today

April starts with more avalanche control delays on Highway 1

Avalanche control to cause more delays on Highways 1 and 3 today

Expect delays on Trans-Canada during avalanche control today

Avalanche control for Highway 1, avalanche warning for the backcountry

Highway 1 closed near Field for avalanche control this morning

Highway 1 closed for avalanche control

Avalanche control near B.C.-Alberta border today

Highway 1 closed for avalanche control today

Recent snow great for Sun Peaks, closes Highway 1 for avalanche control

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