A mid-August forecast released by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) called for La Niña to continue across the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean through at least the early winter months. The CPC wrote in its Aug. 11 discussion that there are better-than-even odds of La Niña continuing through this upcoming winter, which would be the third …
Read more La Niña looks to continue into this winter
This recent study published by the Alpine Club of Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Association provides helpful suggestions
Read more Avalanche Transceiver Interference and Search Suggestions
The great news is that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are forecasting a very strong La Nińa for this winter.
Read more Strong La Niña Forecasted
Many parts of western Canada will see significant avalanche activity during the May long weekend this year as we transition rapidly from a cool, late spring to a period of rapidly rising temperatures and clear sunny weather. Read about five skiers caught in an avalanche on May 20th. There’s still plenty of snow in the …
Read more Avalanche Canada: significant avalanche activity during long weekend
A group of five ski tourers who were heading out to complete Whistler's Spearhead Traverse accidentally triggered a size 2 slab avalanche while ascending the west face of Mount Pattison around 19:00 Thursday evening.
Read more Five skiers caught in Whistler backcountry avalanche
As we transition into spring, Avalanche Canada’s danger ratings have been replaced with this “spring conditions” icon: This icon means avalanche danger may be variable and can easily range from Low to High throughout the day. In general, reduce your exposure to avalanche terrain during periods of solar radiation, daytime warming, or rain. Even though …
Read more Avalanche Canada’s Spring Conditions Guide
Avalanche Canada forecasts are done for the season, but you should remain wary of a major warm-up as spring progresses. Whether it’s the sound of birdsong returning to your local woods, the sight of bustling local patios, or the whirring of bike hubs steadily rising on streets and trails like a B-movie insect invasion, you’ve …
Read more Avalanche Canada: The Forecasting Season Draws to a Close
Avalanche Canada has reported that this week’s warm weather has the potential to produce large avalanches across southern BC and Alberta.
Read more Avalanche Canada Warns Warming May Produce Large Avalanches
Whitewater Ski Resort is back with Dave to deliver their final avalanche conditions report of the season.
Read more Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
The forecasters are tracking a buried weak layer that has the potential to catch riders by surprise in some of their forecasting regions.
Read more Avalanche Canada A spotty but consequential problem
Whitewater Ski Resort's latest Avalanche Conditions Report from Dave is showing improved avalanche conditions however a challenging crust for riding.
Read more Whitewater Avalanche Conditions Report
Winter's still here, and so is the powder - let the Alpine Club of Canada help you find some!
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