Canadian Avalanche Centre issues warning to back country enthusiasts
By Nelson Daily Staff
After suffering through a January that saw the region receive only 60 percent of normal month precipitation according to the Southeast Fire Center Weather office, the recent snow is making skiers and sledders flock to the back country to take advantage of fresh tracks.
However, the Canadian Avalanche Centre says not so fast as the provincial body said avalanche rating will rise considerably Tuesday and Wednesday for alpine and some treeline zones on mountain ranges from Vancouver’s North Shore to southeastern B.C.
The centre said on its website a slab of new snow on top of an underlying weaker layer has created dangerous conditions.
A high rating also means very dangerous avalanche conditions exist, with large avalanches considered likely and human-triggered slides considered very likely.
Environment Canada is forecasting heavy snow accumulations beginning late this evening, with an expected amount of 10 centimeters.
Snow will continue into Wednesday morning with an expected amount of five centimeters.
Temperature should rise to 6 Celsius with snow accumulation rising to1600 metres late in the afternoon. High 6.
For more information check out the Canadian Avalanche Centre.
