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Secrets of the greatest snow on earth: weather, climate change, and finding deep powder in Utah's Wasatch mountains and around the world

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dc.contributor.authorSteenburgh, Jim, author
dc.contributor.authorUtah State University Press, publisher
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T05:48:05Z
dc.date.available2007-01-03T05:48:05Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.description.abstractSnowriders in Utah have long claimed to have the best snow on Earth. Some contend that moisture from the Great Salt Lake fuels storms, while the western deserts dry out the snow to create light, magic flakes. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather lore, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing why Utah's powder lives up to its reputation. Chapters explore mountain weather, avalanches and snow safety, historical accounts of weather events and snow conditions, and the basics of weather and climate forecasting. Steenburgh explains what creates the best snow for skiing and snowboarding in accurate and accessible language and illustrates his points with 150 color photographs, making Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth a helpful tool for planning vacations and staying safe during mountain adventures. This insider's guide to the weather and climate of the Wasatch Mountains also serves as a guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world. Snowriders, weather enthusiasts, meteorologists, students of snow science, and anyone else who dreams of deep powder and bluebird skies will want to get their mittens on Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth.--Provided by publisher.
dc.description.tableofcontentsThe secrets -- Wasatch microclimates -- Beyond Utah -- Flaky science -- Lake effect -- Alta goes to war -- Beyond the ropes -- Powder prediction -- Global warming.
dc.format.mediumborn digital
dc.format.mediumbooks
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/88161
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relation.ispartofUtah State University Press
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dc.rightsAll rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.
dc.rights.accessAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.
dc.subjectClimatic changes
dc.subjectGlobal warming
dc.subjectWeather
dc.titleSecrets of the greatest snow on earth: weather, climate change, and finding deep powder in Utah's Wasatch mountains and around the world
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