The shovel tilt test is a quick snowpack stability test used in avalanche safety to help assess how likely a weak layer in the snowpack is to propagate a fracture—one of the key ingredients for slab avalanches. It’s especially useful for identifying persistent weak layers like buried surface hoar or depth hoar. @theduncan775 @boondock_nation @longtrack_jack @rambilinrose @letsrideadventures ——— #avalanche #avalanchesafety #avalancheeducation #knowbeforeyougo #avalanchealliance #avalancheairbag #

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Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow”. Learn more at weather.gov/winter #WinterSafety | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

!Important! These driving tips will help you keep safe in the snow. 🚘❄️ | BBC One

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