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UPDATE: Special Public Avalanche Warning ENDED for B.C.
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Avalanche Canada has ENDED a Special Public Avalanche Warning (SPAW) for Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks.
Recommended Actions
Follow all directions from officials:
Leave a Wide Margin of Error:
- If you are hiking, scrambling or recreating near avalanche terrain, stick to simple, low angle terrain and avoid all overhead avalanche hazards.
- Visit the Avalanche Canada website to plan ahead.
Check the Avalanche Forecast:
- Check your regional avalanche forecast before visiting the backcountry.
Know your Gear:
- Ensure you have essential rescue gear—a transceiver, probe, and shovel—and the training to use it.
Links and Resources
Avalanche Canada
Latest avalanche information and danger levels.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
View weather alerts for B.C.
DriveBC
Latest travel and highway updates.
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for exploring in and around the mountains with resources from PreparedBC.