Behind the Scenes at the Sierra Avalanche Center: Why Avalanche Forecasting Is More than a Coin...

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1. Avalanche Basics 2. How to get and use the Avalanche Forecast 3. How we produce an Avalanche Forecast

Gather snowpack observations

Remotely Triggered Test Slope on Tamarack ECTP on Tamarack Test slope on Carpenter Surface Hoar PST in Deep Creek PST on Far East Ridge (column falls on me)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkwiFsDknQc
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwCf5R4hcgY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr1FYjGO7S4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkwiFsDknQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkwiFsDknQc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8LqPsh5tCY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8LqPsh5tCY

Try to map weak layers and snow stratigraphy

Below Treeline

Near Treeline

Above Treeline

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Weather Models, Forecasts, Remote Sensors

•NWS forecasts •NWS Sensors •Snotel •Mesowest •Models •Soundings •Radar, Satellite, etc.

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