BC Avalanche Risk

• Experts advising public to stay safe in B.C.’s high risk avalanche areas

  Avalanche forecasters are once again warning the public of the potential avalanche conditions across B.C.'s interior and the widespread risk.

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  Jan 11, 2023
  
• B.C. warned of ‘considerable’ and ‘moderate’ avalanche risk early this week

  According to Avalanche Canada, snow, wind and rain on Sunday night may have have created fresh slabs in the Sea-to-Sky region, on the North Shore and the Sunshine Coast.

  Weather

  Jan 9, 2023
  
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• Several Southern Interior highways closed due to avalanche risk: DriveBC

  From Revelstoke to Golden, Highway 1 is closed as crews conduct avalanche control work. DriveBC said there will be an update at 3:30 p.m.

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  Dec 26, 2022
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• B.C. warned of ‘considerable’ avalanche risk in midst of winter storm

  A considerable risk rating means conditions are dangerous, and while natural avalanches are possible, human-triggered avalanches are likely.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2022
• Avalanche warning in B.C. and Alberta expanded

  A warning from Avalanche Canada about warm weather increasing the avalanche risk has been expanded through southeastern B.C.

  Environment

  Jan 22, 2022
• Warning of ‘extreme’ avalanche risk in some parts of B.C. as third storm hits

  Avalanche Canada is urging B.C. recreationalists to take a close look at the danger zones before packing their bags for an adventure this week.

  Weather

  Nov 30, 2021
• Fresh snow means higher avalanche risks warns North Shore Rescue

  If you decide you want to hit the mountains this weekend, stay out of the backcountry.

  Weather

  Feb 17, 2018