A search and rescue helicopter heads towards a lethal avalanche web site in a March 14, 2010 photograph close to Revelstoke, British Columbia. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)
British Columbia’s transportation ministry says an “intense spring storm” is poised to hit a 150 km stretch of Freeway within the southeastern a part of the province.
DriveBC issued a journey advisory Saturday morning for a portion of Freeway 1 operating between Golden and Revelstoke.
It says the storm is predicted to peak on Monday and should require avalanche management work affecting visitors in each instructions.
DriveBC says a closure of as much as 8 hours could also be required to make sure traveler security.
The journey advisory covers the stretch of Freeway 1 between Freeway 23 South and Golden Donald Higher Rd..
It says it would subject one other replace on Monday.