Avalanche Canada warns the avalanche risk is considerable throughout the entire East Kootenay and Elk Valley region.
This following an incident on Sunday, where three skiers were caught in a slide in the Orca Bowl near Fernie.
One of the skiers was buried in the avalanche and dug out by his group and was later extricated by Search and Rescue.
Avalanche Canada forecasters say storm slabs and buried weak layers can surprise and create large avalanche conditions.
Forecasters add you should assess conditions while you travel and watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, cracking and recent avalanches.
You should also avoid pockets of wind-loaded terrain and watch out for rocks exposed by the wind.
Avalanche conditions are expected to lessen over the coming days.
You can find the latest forecasts on Avalanche Canada’s website.
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