The presence of certain factors may determine the risk of a serious avalanche.
Parameter:
(1) slope
(2) anchors
(3) risk features
(4) location of the slope relative to wind
Parameter
Safe
Caution
Dangerous
slope
<= 25 or >= 55 degrees
26-29 or 51-54 degrees
30 – 50 degrees
anchors
many and thick
some
none or few
risk features
none
low to moderate
high risk
location
windward
leeward or cross-loaded
where:
• A cross-loaded slope is one with the wind blowing across it.
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
