Avalanche Risks Drop, But Dangers Remain

0:00Experts in the Rockies are warning backcountry visitors to stay cautious after an atmospheric river soaked the mountains and weakened snow packs. Avalanche danger has dropped from extreme to considerable, but risks remain high, especially at upper elevations. Conrad Janssen, with Parks Canada, says people should check Avalanche forecasts, watch for dangers overhead, and stick to safer areas below the tree. More snow, about 20 to 40 centimeters, is due from this evening through Wednesday, which could raise the hazard again. A 15-year-old from Calgary recently died in an Avalanche near Nikeska, highlighting the real dangers out there. March and April bring some of the heaviest snowfalls of the year, making conditions unpredictable. Meanwhile, highway 93, at the edge of Kutene National Park, stays closed after a controlled Avalanche dumped heavy snow and debris across. In the road, the slide left the pack 250 meters long and 6 to 8 meters deep, like two football fields of hard packs snow.

1:01Crews expect to clear it by March 28th at the earliest, so travelers should call 5-11 for updates and always visit Avalanche dot, California, before heading out. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI.