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SNOWPACK SURFACE CONDITION [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
CONT

The surface condition is low-density new snow. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

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

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
CONT

L'état de surface du manteau neigeux est une neige fraîche de faible densité. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

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

Spanish

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