Avalanche climatology of the continental zone in the southern Rocky Mountains

Auteur :
MOCK, C.J.

Description :
This study illustrates that variations in the avalanche character in the continental zone may, at times, resemble some less continental characteristics that are found farther west as a result of anomalous atmospheric circulation patterns. Results from cluster analysis show that some sites in the southern portion of the continental zone generally represent a less continental character. However, generalizations of how synoptic patterns govern avalanche climate variations also vary between different locations as a result of smaller-scale climatic controls that opperate over the region.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Physical geography, issn : 0272-3646, 1995, vol. 16, n°. 3, p. 165-187, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 52 ref.

Date :
1995

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis