Heading into the weekend, backcountry snow conditions are moderate, but the danger of avalanche rises to considerable in the alpine as the weekend opens up, according to Avalanche Canada.

“Even just the new snow itself can form what we call a storm slab problem or a wind slab problem.” As of Tuesday afternoon, Avalanche Canada had a “considerable hazard” warning covering ...

"Even just the new snow itself can form what we call a storm slab problem or a wind slab problem." As of Tuesday afternoon, Avalanche Canada had a "considerable hazard" warning covering Vancouver ...

"Even just the new snow itself can form what we call a storm slab problem or a wind slab problem." As of Tuesday afternoon, Avalanche Canada had a "considerable hazard" warning covering Vancouver ...