Hoback Canyon closed for avalanche mitigation

Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

A stretch of highway north of Pemberton, B.C., is closed as crews work to clear avalanche debris from the route, while Avalanche Canada says the risk remains high in many popular backcountry areas throughout British Columbia.

Hoback Canyon closed for avalanche mitigation

JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) - Drivers commuting to or from Jackson, Wyoming, along U.S. Highway 191/89 may need to plan an alternate route for the short-term future. The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a highway closure through the Hoback Canyon for avalanche mitigation on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM. There is no word on how long the highway will be closed. Additional closures may be necessary depending on weather condit…