Avalanche Warning Issued Along BC-Alberta Border
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REVELSTOKE — If you’re planning to go skiing this long weekend, you’ll want to avoid aggressive terrain which can trigger an avalanche. Avalanche Canada has issued an immediate Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational backcountry users. It applies to various regions along the BC-Alberta border including the northern Rockies and the Cariboos.
“The decrease in natural avalanches coupled with improved weather and the long weekend is a classic situation where skiers and snowmobilers venture into more aggressive terrain where they might trigger avalanches themselves or be struck from above,” says Mark Bender, a senior avalanche forecaster for Avalanche Canada. “People might be surprised by how large an avalanche can be triggered and how far it could run.” If you’re unfamiliar with avalanche terrain, avoid it altogether or hire a professional guide.
For current avalanche conditions, visit Avalanche Canada.
Full Map Image. Photo Credit: Avalanche Canada
