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SNOWCOVER [1 record]

Record 1 2022-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

The combined layers of snow and ice on the ground at any one time.

CONT

The snowpack is quite thin. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

The term "snowcover" is rarely used in avalanche bulletins.

OBS

snowcover; snowpack: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

Key term(s)
  • snow cover

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Le manteau neigeux est défini par la couche de neige accumulée sur le sol; elle fond d'ordinaire lentement, fournissant de l'eau en début d'été. Les manteaux neigeux se forment à partir de couches de neige qui s'accumulent.

CONT

Le manteau neigeux est assez mince. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

manteau neigeux : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Acumulación de nieve en el suelo.

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