"Avalanche Canada currently rates the danger as 'Extreme,' or the highest level of danger. People are encouraged to stay out of the backcountry and prepare for road closures if crews deem additional control work necessary."
"An atmospheric river has been delivering copious amounts of moisture to the region, adding a huge weight to an unstable snowpack that has a combination of facets and buried surface hoar lurking beneath the snow surface."
"Multiple natural avalanches have been observed to run much larger than they typically do, with some reaching the bottom of the valley. Avalanche danger remains 'High' in many areas surrounding Banff."
"Forecasters reiterated that this is the largest avalanche cycle of the season, and backcountry travel is not recommended at all."
Parks Canada lifted the road closure on the Sunshine Access Road after successful avalanche control work, despite Avalanche Canada rating the danger as 'Extreme.' An atmospheric river has caused significant snowfall and unstable snowpack conditions. Natural avalanches have been observed, with some larger than usual. Avalanche danger remains 'High' in surrounding areas, and backcountry travel is not recommended. The road to Sunshine is open for normal operations, but other roadways may face prolonged closures as the storm continues.
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