Evaluating the stuffblock and tilt board snowpack stability tests as snow avalanche forecasting tools

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TitleEvaluating the stuffblock and tilt board snowpack stability tests as snow avalanche forecasting tools
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference2004
AuthorsCarter, P., Heavner M., and Hood E.
Conference Name72nd Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 72nd Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 2004
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationRichmond, B.C.
KeywordsAvalanche, avalanche forecasting, snowpack stability, stuffblock, tilt board
Abstract

Snow avalanche forecasting relies on, among other factors, an assessment of snowpack stability derived from careful observation of snow cover stratigraphy. Snowpack profiles and stability tests provide quantifiable information about the location and strength of weak layers in the snowpack. This study found: 1) good comparative results between the stuffblock and compression tests and, 2) a relationship between tilt board test results in level study sites and skier-triggered avalanches.
URLsites/westernsnowconference.org/PDFs/2004Carter.pdf