'Be prepared': After recent avalanche fatalities in Rockies, caution urged in backcountry

'Be prepared': After recent avalanche fatalities in Rockies, caution urged in backcountry

Amid heightened avalanche risk this spring, and in the wake of two recent avalanche fatalities, ski resorts in the southern Canadian Rockies are urging visitors to avoid venturing into the backcountry.

The rescue service responds to avalanches with a large response. Once the situation has been assessed on site, the size of the forces can be adjusted as needed.

Tourists continue to flock to Northern Norway. Now the police are issuing a clear warning to those traveling in the mountains in the winter.

PIEDMONT – Arpa Piemonte has released a note saying that there are still areas at risk of avalanches on the mountains of Piedmont. The danger is caused by the snowfall of the past few weeks combined with the sun and heat of the last few days, which could cause some snow layers to give way. Arpa writes: On the sunny slopes there is a melt-and-freeze crust that is generally load-bearing in the morning, humidifying during the day in relation to the…

Medium level avalanche warning issued for Ganderbal and Kupwara districts - The Legitimate

Authorities have issued an avalanche warning with a medium danger level for areas above 2,300 meters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal and Kupwara districts over the next 24 hours. The warning comes amid the recent wet weather conditions that have heightened the risk of avalanches in higher altitudes. The authorities have asked people residing in these areas have been advised to exercise caution, avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas, and ev…

Authorities issue avalanche warning for Ganderbal, Kupwara districts

Srinagar, Mar 28: Authorities on Friday issued avalanche warning for Ganderbal and Kupwara districts of Kashmir region in next 24 hours, and advised people living in these areas to take precautions. “Avalanche with MEDIUM Danger Level is likely to occur above 2300 metres over Ganderbal and Kupwara districts in next 24 hours. People living in these areas are advised to take precautions, avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas and evacuate fr…