A special avalanche warning has been issued for a wide area of B.C.
The warning covers the Columbia mountains from the U.S. border to south of Prince George and the south coast mountains from Pemberton to Lillooet -- but it does not include Whistler and Greater Vancouver.
The Canadian Avalanche Centre says the snowpack is "extremely volatile" in the Columbia and South Coast mountains because of several weak upper layers.
Recreational backcountry users are advised to stick to simple, low-angle areas for the duration of the special warning -- which is in effect until Monday.
