with snow, rain and wind, creating dangerous conditions that have forced some ski resorts to close due to high avalanche risk. Avalanche Canada is forecasting a high or considerable risk of avalanches Saturday for much of B.C., including the Sea-To-Sky, South Coast and Kootenay-Boundary areas. Storms coming from the Pacific Ocean are having a big impact across the province, said Ilya Storm, forecasting program supervisor for Avalanche Canada. "These avalanches highlight the ongoing potential to trigger persistent weak layers in the snowpack," Avalanche Canada said in a statement. #Evacuation Alert issued by Cowichan Tribes First Nation for: Quamichan west, Clem Clem, Wil’seem Rd., Sahilton Rd., Tyup Rd., Joe Rd.

Source: CBC News January 02, 2021 21:50 UTC