Map courtesy of Avalanche Canada

By Connor Gunn

Avalanche warning issued for the Rockies

Dec 23, 2020 | 11:49 AM

REVELSTOKE, BC– Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada have issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for recreational users of backcountry and front country avalanche terrain.

The warning is effective immediately and will end on Sunday, December 27.

This avalanche warning is widespread and applies to the following regions:

• Kootenay-Boundary
• South Columbia
• North Columbia
• Purcells
• Cariboos
• North Rockies
• South Rockies
• Lizard Range-Flathead
• Banff National Park
• Yoho National Park
• Glacier National Park
• Waterton National Park
• Kananaskis Country
  Avalanche warning – credit Avalanche Canada

The “snowpack” is a mass of snow on the ground that is compressed and hardened by its own weight, is quite large currently and could result in an avalanche.

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Recent storms in Western Canada added sufficient snow above this layer and brought the snowpack to a tipping point.

Avalanche Canada is advising anyone recreating in avalanche terrain, including those going outside ski area boundaries, are advised to exercise caution and stick to low-angle or densely forested slopes.