Hikers and skiers heading into British Columbia’s backcountry are being warned to take special care over the next several days.
Wild weather swings have heightened the potential for avalanches in large areas across the province and in western Alberta
Avalanche Canada, based in the town of Revelstoke, B.C., says many natural, small avalanches in recent days have made bad conditions obvious.
But it adds that hikers and skiers may not realize increased dangers because cracks will be hidden under 60 to 100 centimetres of good powder snow.
Avalanche Canada is recommending that backcountry skiers and hikers remain on simple, low-angle terrain and avoid large and steep slopes.
It is also telling users to minimize exposure to overhead hazards and avoid travel if other people are trekking across terrain above.
The alert covers the North Rockies, Cariboos, North Columbia, South Columbia, Kootenay-Boundary, Purcells, South Rockies, Lizard and Flathead and South Coast Inland regions.
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