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Switzerland Implements Changes to Avalanche Warnings

dry avalanche in Utah

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 […]

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Riley McDonald | December 6, 2022
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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 […]

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