Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks all under avalanche warnings now through the weekend

Mar 17 2017, 6:41 am

Parks Canada issued an avalanche bulletin for Thursday, March 16 and Saturday, March 18.

The high level warning includes alpine, treeline and below treeline regions.

Image: Parks Canada

Parks Canada says a historic avalanche cycle is underway, with avalanches up to size 3.5 being widespread.  Some are reaching maximal runouts, including onto trails in simple terrain.

For now, avoid all avalanche terrain.

DH Calgary StaffDH Calgary Staff

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