Special avalanche warning issued for widespread area of Alberta and B.C.

A special avalanche warning has been issued for a widespread area of Alberta and British Columbia.

Avalanche Canada says there have been several close calls alreadyand warming temperatures will destabilize the snowpack, making natural and human-triggered avalanches much more likely.

The warning is in effect immediately and will remain as such throughout the upcoming weekend. The warning includes the following regions:

• North Rockies
• Cariboos
• Jasper National Park
• Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks
• Kananaskis Country
• South Rockies
• Lizard and Flathead
• Waterton Lakes National Park

Anyone heading to the backcountry is told to check Avalanche Canada's websiteand have the proper gear and training.