An avalanche triggered by crews engulfs a section of Hwy. 1 near Glacier National Park last year. (BC Transportation)

An avalanche triggered by crews engulfs a section of Hwy. 1 near Glacier National Park last year. (BC Transportation)

Revelstoke roads and weather for Feb. 25

Road conditions 7:00 a.m.:

  • Feb. 25, 2019 12:00 a.m.

Road conditions 7:00 a.m.:

Highway 1 east: Snow deposit removal scheduled East Boundary of Mount Revelstoke National Park and Jumping Creek Rd until 12 p.m. today. Expect delays. Compact snow between 1 km east of West Boundary of Glacier National Park to Golden. Watch for slippery sections.

Highway 1 west: Speed limit 100 km/h no warnings between Revelstoke and Salmon Arm.

Highway 23 north: Watch for slippery sections.

Highway 23 south: Watch for slippery sections between Revelstoke and the ferry.

Check DriveBC for more details and updates.

Weather report from Environment Canada for Revelstoke area:

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Clearing this morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 19 in the morning and minus 9 in the afternoon. UV index 2 or low.

Tonight: Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low minus 13. Wind chill minus 11 in the evening and minus 20 overnight.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort report:

New snow last 24 hours: 2 cm

Last 48 hours: 7 cm

Last 7 days: 23 cm

Base depth: 214 cm

Season total: 808 cm

Avalanche report for Glacier National Park for Feb. 25 at 7:15 a.m.:

Alpine, treeline and below treeline: 1-Low

  • Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
  • Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.
  • Small avalanches in isolated areas or extreme terrain.

Please check Avalanche Canada for more details on conditions and snow pack.

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