Avalanche Danger

• How to stay safe in avalanche terrain

  Alberta ski resorts have seen low snowfall numbers this season and more skiers turning to back country terrain to find runs, but experts warns the avalanche risks can't be ignored.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2023
  
• Late snowpack still presents avalanche danger to hikers in Rocky Mountains

  The snowpack in Banff National Park is about 30 per cent greater than normal, leading to increased risk of avalanche for hikers, Parks Canada warns.

  Environment

  May 27, 2022
  
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• Search-and-rescue teams warn of hazardous conditions over Family Day weekend

  Search-and-rescue teams are warning that the combination of poor weather and dangerous snow conditions are a perfect recipe for disaster.

  Weather

  Feb 13, 2021
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• One dead, two injured in avalanche near Blackcomb Glacier

  Whistler RCMP said it was notified of the size three slide in the "Poop Chutes" area around 3:20 p.m.

  Environment

  Feb 12, 2021
• Out-of-bounds snowboarders rescued off Mount Seymour

  "They left the ski area boundary, and that was their big mistake," North Shore Rescue search manager Greg Miller said.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2021
• Emergency crews respond to ‘Level 3 avalanche’ near Whistler

  Whistler RCMP say the slide came down on Cowboy Ridge around 3:15 p.m. Saturday.

  Weather

  Jan 9, 2021
• ‘Very dangerous’ avalanche conditions in some Alberta mountain parks

  The avalanche risk in several Alberta mountain parks is considered high, or very dangerous, according to a warning from Parks Canada issued Friday.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2020
• Strong winds, heavy snowfall boost avalanche risk west of Calgary

  Parks Canada says natural avalanches are possible and human-triggered ones are likely in the Rocky Mountains because of Monday’s strong winds and Tuesday’s heavy snowfall.

  Weather

  Mar 12, 2019
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• Avalanche danger listed as considerable for Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay national parks

  Parks Canada is advising that the avalanche risk at all three levels of terrain in Banff, Yoho, and Kootenay national parks is considerable.

  Weather

  Mar 11, 2018
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• Anticipated winter blast brings avalanche warning to South Coast

  As much as 50 centimetres of snow is expected to fall on mountains in the South Coast by Friday.

  Weather

  Dec 27, 2017