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Special avalanche warning issued for backcountry

Third warning in three weeks “unprecedented”

For the third weekend in a row, the Canadian Avalanche Centre is issuing a special public avalanche warning for large sections of B.C.

The warning includes the backcountry areas of the North Rockies and the Columbia Mountains, from Mackenzie south to the US border and east of Prince George, Kamloops and Osoyoos. Also included are the South Chilcotin Mountains, north of Pemberton.

The warning is in effect immediately, through to Monday March 8.


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