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 (ISSW2023)
Bend, Oregon, USA
October 8-13, 2023
A merging of theory and practice.
Find out more about International Snow Science Workshop organization and previous workshops 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