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Behind the Scenes of Avalanche Forecasting

Author(s): Cody Townsend
Video Release Date: February 5, 2025
Video Source: YouTube

The avalanche forecast is as important as skis for a backcountry skier. But how exactly does the forecast get made? Going behind the scenes with the Sierra Avalanche Center, in benefit of the American Avalanche Association (A3), to see what goes into those daily avalanche forecasts that help backcountry skiers stay educated and alive. Support the American Avalanche Association.

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