The “persistent weak layers” remain easy to trigger and authorities warn conditions mean a triggered avalanche could be large enough to injure or even kill a person.
WATCH: Parks Canada said there have a lot of close calls in the backcountry lately, with several people being swept up in avalanches, some even buried. But as Jayme Doll reports, in each case they were rescued by their companions.“A variety of weak layers, established in early February, are now buried anywhere from 40 to 100 cm deep in these regions. After recent storms, the forecast is for clear skies and warmer temperatures in the Rocky Mountains,” Avalanche Canada wrote.
Areas around Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Field, B.C., and up Highway 93 were all in the warning area. Parts of Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks and Kananaskis Country that were under an avalanche warning through March 10, 2023.Avalanche Canada stressed the importance for careful and cautious decision making while in the affected areas. It advised people to avoid areas with overhead hazards and to stick to smaller, lower-angle slopes.“The new snow and blue skies will be tempting, but recreationists should be careful not to let this influence decisions,” Avalanche Canada said.
Parks Canada has not had to assist any of the rescues this past week, but said the risk is there for large, human-triggered avalanches. “I think we are fortunate that people positioned themselves in ways that worked out well for them and had the skills to do an effective companion rescue. But there’s certainly an element of good fortune that worked in their favor,” said Janzen. “Even the professionals are really having to pull back and use extra precaution when they are going out in the field.
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