The warning urges extreme caution. Authorities are expecting the shift in temperature to destabilize the snowpack.
While outdoor enthusiasts might want to take a hike as the weather warms up, an imminent avalanche danger lingers for those exploring Vancouver Island’s alpine backcountry, officials warn.
The joint statement issued by Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, Kananaskis Country, and the province is warning recreational backcountry users to practice extreme caution. A large swath of Vancouver Island has fallen under a recently issued Special Public Avalanche Warning. | Courtesy of Avalanche Canadaare being advised to “leave a wide margin for error during this warming period, stick to simple, low-angle terrain, and avoid all overhead avalanche hazards.”
Due to the nature of these conditions, authorities from the joint statement are anticipating these avalanches to be very large with the potential to make their way into valley bottoms.
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