Large-Scale Features -- Wind on Snow -- Local Wind Features -- Small-Scale Wind Features -- Other Snow-Surface Features -- Avalanche-Related Features -- Snow in Trees -- Melting Snow -- Other Snow Features
Summary
"Secrets of the Snow is an overview of the easily visible aspects of snow in the alpine mountain landscape. It describes visible snow features and textures arising from climate, wind-drift, layering, solar radiation, and melting, and explains how snow may be "read" for information on avalanche formation and suitability for winter sports."--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-101) and index
