Warning is in effect immediately and will apply through Sunday, Feb. 13 for various regions
Avalanche risk in the Sea to Sky region is high, RCMP say
Highway 1 will be closed at Three Valley Gap
Work planned between Jan. 25 and Jan. 27 to cause delays for travellers
Vancouver Island and the southern coast being drenched with the series of rainstorms
Highway 1 closed from Yale to Boston Bar, waiting on Tuesday’s possible atmospheric event
The skiers were cutting below the ski line when slope gave way
The avalanche control system, run by Parks Canada alongside the Canadian Military, started in 1961
Avalanche control activity will cause intermittent delays at Three Valley Gap
There was no information about the identities or home towns of those who died
Michael Pickup said report found avalanche deaths on B.C. highways are rare
There are five avalance rescue dogs at Fernie Alpine Resort
Transponder detected but area of Eureka Peak too unstable for responders to go in
Avalanche Canada also says everyone in a backcountry party needs essential rescue gear
Blaine Penner accidentally stepped out onto a cornice, triggering avalanche
Police warn of increased avalanche risk this Family Day weekend