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Press Release 12-039
Live Chat on Thursday, March 1st: Avalanche! In a No-Snow Winter, Why the Threat is High
And what atmospheric science can tell us about snow, weather and climate
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Can an avalanche be predicted? Atmospheric scientists are working to find answers.
Credit: U.S. National Park Service |
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Most hazardous road in the U.S.? Utah's highway 210 is avalanche central.
Credit: Town of Alta, Utah |
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Atmospheric scientist Jim Steenburgh checks out his latest snow forecast.
Credit: Tyler Cruickshank |
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Tim Garrett, an atmospheric scientist, is using sophisticated technology to study snow.
Credit: Derek Smith |
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Before it melts: snowflake captured by a camera designed to record snow as it falls.
Credit: National Science Foundation/University of Utah/Alta Ski Area |
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Radar image of a lake-effect snowband that extends over Alta and environs.
Credit: University of Utah |
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