Vehicle caught in minor avalanche between Revelstoke and Golden

One vehicle was trapped in an avalanche on Highway 1 east of Revelstokeon Sunday, the province says.

The Trans-Canada highway was closed for nearly two hours between Revelstoke and Golden to allow workers to remove the car, which was not buried, and clean up the avalanche.

There were no injuries.

The avalanche occurredaround 1 p.m., approximately 46 kilometres east of Revelstoke.

The province says warming afternoon temperaturescreate increased avalanche risk at this time of year, but officials are monitoring conditions and doing avalanche control.

Highway 1 near Golden is currently closed for avalanche control work until 5p.m. PT.