
High avalanche risk in southeastern B.C.
FERNIE, B.C. – Officials are warning anyone planning to head into the wilderness in southeastern B.C. to be careful.
Avalanche Canada has rated the avalanche danger rating for areas across the Kootenay region “high,” and says travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended at this time.
They add that heavy snowfall, wind, and warm temperatures will continue to add to an already weak snowpack.
This has lead to an increased risk of human-triggered snow slides at all elevations.