The incident came the same day two heli-skiers were killed in an avalanche near Revelstoke
Second snowmobiler managed to get away Saturday
CAPOW is a backcountry guiding service that operates southwest of Revelstoke
With user-submitted data and meteorological analysis, Avalanche Canada report dangerous snowpack
Trees are also bending and snapping under wet, heavy snow
Some south coast rivers and streams could exceed levels seen only every five years
Emergency services stop along Hwy. 33
Early winter cold and dry spells created deeply buried weak layers of snow, say forecasters
No detour is available at this time
The highway will be closed until at least 9 p.m.
Individual closures of up to 1.5 hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
No detour will be available
The avalanche occurred on Tuesday, April 5
Warning covers alpine, treeline and below-treeline sections on south coast mountains
Road will be closed for two hours
Warning is in effect immediately and will apply through Sunday, Feb. 13 for various regions
Avalanche risk in the Sea to Sky region is high, RCMP say