Switzerland Implements Changes to Avalanche Warnings The Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) responded to requests to make its Avalanche Warning System more detailed by implementing a change in the way the warning system operates. They are pioneering a new path toward avalanche safety with a major change. The five categories of danger remain the same: 1- Lowย 2- Moderateย 3 – Considerable […] Avalanche Riley McDonald | December 6, 2022 0 Comments
NOAA Video: “What Are Avalanche Warnings?” NOAA knows that these Avalanche Warnings are new for us and they’ve created a video to explain just why they are issuing them. NOAA is working with local avalanche centers to save lives. If this information can reach more people, there’s a better chance that people will be informed and can avoid avalanche terrain during high danger. This video was created to clarify why the National Weather Service issues Avalanche Warnings and […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 31, 2014 0 Comments