San Juan Mountains Avalanche Study: Evaluation and Prediction of Avalanche Hazard; Meteorological and Avalanche Observations. November 1981 - October 1982

摘要

A summary of weather, snow, and avalanche conditions for the 1981-1982 winter season in the Red Mountain Pass area of southwestern Colorado is presented. Air temperature, precipitation, and snow structure data are obtained from a sheltered forest clearing at an elevation of 3400 m. Wind speed and direction are measured at an exposed ridge-top site located above timberline at an elevation of 3759 m.