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Fewer deaths than last year, but still danger in B.C., Alberta backcountry

The snowpack could improve with the weather
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The Special Avalanche Warning for the B.C. and Alberta region from Avalanche Canada is set to be rescinded on Thursday (March 7), but AvCan warn that the weak layer could continue to be problematic. (Photo by Parks Canada)

Avalanche Canada extended its Special Public Avalanche Warning for most of B.C. and Alberta’s forecast region until Thursday, March 7.

However trouble in the backcountry could persist beyond then.

“After the Special Public Avalanche Warning ends on Thursday, we expect that this layer will still be problematic,” said Avalanche Canada forecaster, Tyson Rettie

It’s been an odd year for the backcountry, and avalanche conditions have been impacted by low snowpack and fluctuating weather.

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Zach Delaney

About the Author: Zach Delaney

I came to the Revelstoke Review from Ottawa, Ontario, where I earned a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University.
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