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Honorary Member: Bruce Jamieson

Exemplifying Research, Problem-solving, and Professional Service By Alex Cooper and Nora Hughes DR. BRUCE JAMIESON REQUIRES LITTLE INTRODUCTION to CAA members. The founder of Applied Snow & Avalanche Research, University of Calgary (ASARC), Bruce’s work has shaped avalanche science, education, and practice in Canada and internationally. A long-time member of the CAA, Bruce has been […]

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From the Archives: Can Solar Warming Contribute to Dry Slab Avalanches?

Many people associate snow pack warming with spring-like conditions, when snow temperatures are close to 0°C and the likelihood of wet avalanches increases rapidly as soon as the sun softens up the melt-freeze-crust that often forms during cool nights. But, what happens to a cold, dry snow pack that warms up significantly at air temperatures below zero?

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