Application of physical snowpack models in support of operational avalanche hazard forecasting: A status report on current implementations and prospects for the …
The application of numerical modelling of the snowpack in support of avalanche hazard
prediction is increasing. Modelling, in complement to direct observations and weather …
prediction is increasing. Modelling, in complement to direct observations and weather …
Snow fracture in relation to slab avalanche release: critical state for the onset of crack propagation
The failure of a weak snow layer buried below cohesive slab layers is a necessary, but
insufficient, condition for the release of a dry-snow slab avalanche. The size of the crack in …
insufficient, condition for the release of a dry-snow slab avalanche. The size of the crack in …
Data-driven automated predictions of the avalanche danger level for dry-snow conditions in Switzerland
C Pérez-Guillén, F Techel, M Hendrick… - … Hazards and Earth …, 2021 - nhess.copernicus.org
Even today, the assessment of avalanche danger is by large a subjective, yet data-based
decision-making process. Human experts analyze heterogeneous data volumes, diverse in …
decision-making process. Human experts analyze heterogeneous data volumes, diverse in …
Characterizing snow instability with avalanche problem types derived from snow cover simulations
Snow cover models support avalanche forecasting. However, despite much development to
derive snow instability from snow cover model output, snow cover models presently do not …
derive snow instability from snow cover model output, snow cover models presently do not …
Using snow depth observations to provide insight into the quality of snowpack simulations for regional-scale avalanche forecasting
S Horton, P Haegeli - The Cryosphere, 2022 - tc.copernicus.org
The combination of numerical weather prediction and snowpack models has potential to
provide valuable information about snow avalanche conditions in remote areas. However …
provide valuable information about snow avalanche conditions in remote areas. However …
A process-based approach to estimate point snow instability
Snow instability data provide information about the mechanical state of the snow cover and
are essential for forecasting snow avalanches. So far, direct observations of instability …
are essential for forecasting snow avalanches. So far, direct observations of instability …
Assessment of snow transport in avalanche terrain
A local to regional assessment of transported snow during snow storms or subsequent
periods of strong winds is a prerequisite to reliably estimate avalanche danger. Despite the …
periods of strong winds is a prerequisite to reliably estimate avalanche danger. Despite the …
[HTML][HTML] A random forest model to assess snow instability from simulated snow stratigraphy
S Mayer, A van Herwijnen, F Techel… - The Cryosphere, 2022 - tc.copernicus.org
Modeled snow stratigraphy and instability data are a promising source of information for
avalanche forecasting. While instability indices describing the mechanical processes of dry …
avalanche forecasting. While instability indices describing the mechanical processes of dry …
A new mixed‐mode failure criterion for weak snowpack layers
I Reiweger, J Gaume… - Geophysical Research …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The failure of a weak snow layer is the first in a series of processes involved in dry‐snow
slab avalanche release. The nature of the initial failure within the weak layer is not yet fully …
slab avalanche release. The nature of the initial failure within the weak layer is not yet fully …
The effect of snow cover on lemming population cycles in the Canadian High Arctic
F Bilodeau, G Gauthier, D Berteaux - Oecologia, 2013 - Springer
Rising temperatures and changes in the precipitation regime will have a strong impact on
the quality of the snow cover in the Arctic. A snow cover of good quality protecting lemmings …
the quality of the snow cover in the Arctic. A snow cover of good quality protecting lemmings …