Tropical Pacific now at El Niño levels
Because it's closest to the oceans where El Nino develops, British Columbia would feel the effects the most.
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Category: Snow Conditions
Compelling economic case to protect snow sport resorts in BC
A new report, highlighting the importance of B.C. winter resorts to the provincial tourism economy, is coming at a critical time as the sun sets on a second year of challenging ski conditions. “We’re kind of at a turning point in a lot of ways,” said David Lynn, president of Canada West Ski Areas Association …
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Clair Isrealson Retires
Thanks for the dedicated service to the health, safety and fun of other mountain folk. You will be missed.
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Warmer weather may increase avalanche death toll
Warmer weather may increase avalanche death toll into spring, said Avalanche Canada
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An Interior Problem On The Coast
In the last few days, there’s been a string of close calls and near misses in the Sea to Sky region.
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After a ski patroller’s death
After a ski patroller's death, a flurry of questions: Forest Service permitting issues complicate a southwestern Colorado tragedy
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British Columbia Develops Climate Change Action Plan
The government of British Columbia is developing a Climate Change Action Plan aimed at helping B.C.’s 35 ski resorts
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Amer Sports Launch the Mountain Academy
Atomic and Salomon join forces to create first online course of its kind to help skiers stay safe in the backcountry
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Avalanche Canada Reveives $325,000 from CBT
Avalanche Canada is receiving $325,000 over two years from Columbia Basin Trust to help it continue its work of increasing public safety for winter backcountry users. Avalanche Canada is a national public avalanche safety organization, with world-leading accident prevention programs and services. Based in Revelstoke, the organization produces daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter for …
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Snow is forecast for March!
“We have seen at least 2 months of mostly dry conditions, and it has been quite a disappointment,” says Chris Manly, Founder SnowForecast.com, “A weather change is coming for March!” This Sunday through Tuesday (1st – 3rd March) we expect another storm to move through western Canada, favoring locales like Whistler with moderate to heavy …
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Large Avalanches in the North Rockies
There has been a cluster of unexpected, large avalanches in the North Rockies region. Sadly, one of these resulted in a fatality. Here are some details on the three events that we have been made aware of: There is a report and pictures of this incident here. Details are scarce. The general orientation of Benny’s …
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Is Global Warming Responsible For Our Winter?
By Peter Marshall This afternoon I went for a run and was quite comfortable in shorts and a T-shirt. Then I grabbed some lunch and sat in the sun for a bit. It was very warm and relaxing as I watched a group of eagles playing in some thermals and listened to golfers teeing off …
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