Overview
Avalanches are a hazard in alpine, mountainous areas where deep snow collects over Winter. Very similar dynamics to landslides, except it is with snow, and as such can be mitigated with direct ignition in controlled circumstances.
April 2026: Canadian military to end avalanche control along Trans-Canada Highway
The Canadian Armed Forces have been controlling avalanches with artillery along BC highways for the better part of a century, but now they have stated that they will end this practice due to lack of resources.
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Created May 06 2026