High risk avalanche activity in Kootenay Boundary

Widespread avalanche activity is expected in theĀ  Kootenay-Boundary region, which encompasses the Selkirk mountains.

Avalanche Canada updated the danger rating for January 13th, to “High” from the alpine all the way down to below the treeline.

“On Tuesday, explosive control triggered numerous size 2-2.5 slab avalanches and human triggered avalanches up to size 1.5 were also reported,” AvCan said. “Natural and human triggered slab avalanches will continue to exist on Wednesday.

In addition, AvCan reported that slopes in all directions are destabilized due to the new heavy snow. While natural avalanches are likely, their expected size is also large.

Two specifically weak layers buried in close proximity to one another. They are 70 to 100 cm deep around Nelson and 50 to 80 cm deep around Rossland and other western parts of the region.

To view the full report, visit the Avalanche Canada website.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province.Ā 

Tubs, a sweetie-pie cat just for you!

Meet Tubs! She is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the West Kootenay Branch of the BCSPCA.Ā 

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued in East and West Kootenay

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for both the East and West Kootenay.Ā 

Support local seniors through Kootenay Seniors’ 50/50 Raffle

Win up to $10,000 while helping seniors get where they need to go.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada.Ā 
- Advertisement -