AvalancheA mass of snow, rock, and/or ice falling down a mountain or incline. In practice, it usually refers to the snow avalanche. In the United States, the term snow slide is commonly used to mean a snow avalanche.Avalanche AdvisoryA preliminary notification that conditions may be favorable for the development of avalanches in mountain regions.Cold Air AvalancheDownslope flow pulsations that occur at more or less regular intervals as cold air builds up on a peak or plateau, reaches a critical mass, and then cascades down the slopes.Special Avalanche WarningIssued by the National Weather Service when avalanches are imminent or occurring in the mountains. It is usually issued for a 24 hour period.
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