The following references have been provided for further reading and self education on the topics of weather, snowpack, and avalanche observations. These references are not an adequate replacement for hands-on formal education.
Avalanche Fundamentals: Intro to Avalanches and Terrain
Avalanche Fundamentals: Weather and Snowpack
Avalanche Fundamentals: Decision Making/The Human Factor
Avalanche Fundamentals: Prepared for Avalanche Rescue
International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW2024)
Tromsø, Northern Norway September 23-29, 2024
A merging of theory and practice.
Find out more about International Snow Science Workshop organization and previous workshops HERE.
International Snow Science Workshops (ISSW) Proceedings of Professional Papers and Poster Talks HERE.
Snow avalanche simulations using the Material Point Method
Red Mountain Pass – Closure Due to High Avalanche Activity
Continued Learning:
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A Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard
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American Avalanche Association (A3)
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Applied Snow and Avalanche Research (ASARC)
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Avalanche Near Miss Database
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Bruce Jamieson Homepage with Videos
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Canadian Avalanche Association
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International Snow Science Workshop Proceedings
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International Classification from Seasonal Snow on the Ground (ICSSG)
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Observation Guidelines & Recording Standards for Weather, Snowpack and Avalanches (OGRS)
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Snow, Weather, and Avalanches (SWAG)
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SLF Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
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Technical Paper Library
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The Avalanche Review (TAR)
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The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES)
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The Snowy Torrents
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Virtual Snow Science Workshop 2020
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White Heat Project