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The world's annual snowfall record was set at the ski resort on the mountain shown above. Where is it?
Mount Elbrus, Russia
St. Anton, Austria
Whistler / Blackcomb, Canada
Mt Baker, Washington
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Which of the following is false about lake effect snow bands coming off the Great Salt Lake?
The core of the lake effect band often shifts westward over the course of a storm.
The largest lake effect snowstorms do not occur in midwinter.
Lake effect bands hit Ogden more often than Tooele.
Lake effect snow most often occurs at night and in the morning.
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In which Utah town was the valley 24 hour snowfall record of 34 inches
set? The town and its surroundings are pictured above in a blurry aerial photo.
Kamas
Koosharem
Kanab
Kanosh
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What is the ideal temperature for low density powder snow?
0° F
10° F
20° F
30° F
The colder the better for low density snow.
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Which of the following cities does not receive substantial lake effect snow?
Green Bay, Wisconsin
South Bend, Indiana
Erie, Pennsylvania
Syracuse, New York
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What is the official definition of a blizzard?
Sustained winds or frequest gusts to 15 mph or greater for at least two hours with considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visiblity to less than one mile.
Sustained winds or frequest gusts to 25 mph or greater for at least four hours with considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visiblity to less than 1/2 mile.
Sustained winds or frequest gusts to 35 mph or greater for at least three hours with considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visiblity to less than 1/4 mile.
Sustained winds or frequest gusts to 45 mph or greater for at least two hours with considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visiblity to less than 1/8 mile.
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Which location received the most snow (56 inches) from the Blizzard of '93?
Mt. Leconte, Tennessee
Asheville, North Carolina
Snowshoe, West Virginia
Syracuse, New York
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What is the average annual snowfall at the South Pole?
2 inches
5 inches
15 inches
30 inches
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What is the snowiest ski resort in the East, averaging between 310 and 350 inches of snow per year, seen above?
Sunday River
Jay Peak
Killington
Cloudmont
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Which weather phenomenon is least conducive to avalanches?
Snow changing to rain.
High Winds
Bitterly cold temperatures.
Warm, sunny spring weather.