Avalanche

• Avalanche danger forecast to spike in parts of B.C. this weekend

  The Avalanche Canada forecast shows the danger rating on the South Coast is expected to spike to high in the alpine and around the tree line on Saturday.

  Environment

  Dec 6
  
• Early season snowfall triggers avalanche concerns in the Okanagan

  The early season snowfall is creating conditions that are way ahead of schedule for some Okanagan ski resorts like Big White, where the base is 111 centimetres.

  Canada

  Nov 25
  
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• One person injured in a early-season avalanche in SW Alberta

  The weather may be unusually dry in southern Alberta but search and rescue crews say an early season avalanche in the Crowsnest Pass is a reminder its winter in alpine areas.

  Environment

  Nov 4
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• 3 people dead during Quebec snowmobiling trip from suspected avalanche

  Police say a fourth member of the group called emergency services at around 5:30 p.m. to report the disappearance of his three companions in the Chic-Chocs nature reserve.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• Avalanche mitigation work closes section of Highway 1

  DriveBC says no detours will be available, and is reminding drivers to watch for traffic control workers.

  Traffic

  Mar 17
• Out-of-bounds avalanche at Big White Ski Resort

  Big White Ski Resort said the avalanche happened at 11:30 a.m., that it was skier-triggered and that all three skiers involved are safe.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• Balmy B.C. weekend ahead, but ‘very dangerous’ avalanche conditions forecast

  Break out your t-shirts and get ready for some sun, but if you're headed into the backcountry you're being warned of extremely risky conditions.

  Environment

  Mar 15
• B.C. woman survives being buried by avalanche for 15-20 minutes

  North Shore Search and Rescue said two people caught in an avalanche while snowshoeing Sunday did not have avalanche training and did not carry any avalanche rescue gear.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• B.C. man killed in Sunday afternoon avalanche in Kananaskis

  Two men were caught in an avalanche east of the Mount Engadine Lodge on Tower Peak in Kananaskis on Sunday. One was able to dig himself out but the other was buried.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Alberta man killed in avalanche near Revelstoke, B.C.

  An Alberta man was killed in an avalanche while travelling with a group of four friends in the backcountry near Revelstoke over the weekend.

  Canada

  Mar 4