Snow and Avalanche Glossary

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Avalanche Warning

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A public broadcast to draw particular attention to a severe avalanche danger. Each forecast area has different criteria for issuing warnings (e.g., a warning may be issued if the avalanche hazard is rated high or extreme in all areas above 1500 meters.)

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