avalanche risk
Mountain slope hazard
Avalanche risk refers to the likelihood and potential severity of an avalanche occurring in a given area, assessed through factors like snowpack stability, terrain steepness, weather conditions, and recent precipitation.
Backcountry skiers, mountaineers, and snow safety professionals evaluate avalanche risk before venturing into alpine terrain.
The avalanche risk was rated considerable above treeline.
Risk ratings typically range from low to extreme on standardized scales used by forecasting centers.
- snowpackAccumulated mountain winter layers
- slabThick flat piece
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- temperature fluctuationsChanges in heat levels
- slideSmooth continuous movement
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