Models

I am graphically challenged so here are few examples:
Terrain-big
Metamorphism-small
Trends Warming-big
Trends Cooling-small
Terrain-big
Exposure-small
Snowpack shear quality med, the rest small
Weather-big if it focuses on the main three-Precip/Temp/Wind

I also think metamorphism and snowpack should be in one unit, the micro divisions do not impact decision making and snowpack observations by Bruce Jamison's research yield little relevant data for safe travel.

Hope that helps.

I also think metamorphism and snowpack should be in one unit...

I agree and would also split "Trends" between "Weather" and "Snowpack/Metamorphism".

snowpack observations by Bruce Jamison's research yield little relevant data for safe travel.

Is this true? It seems counterintuitive. I'm imaging a scenario where NWAC has a 'moderate' rating but you observe recent natural slides on unexpected slopes. In this situation it seems hard to deny that snowpack observation gives the most relevant information.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Since this model is derived from the avalanche triangle, I feel the need to adhere to a similar uniform size presentation. But I can add colour coding. Do you think some circles should be reddish or similar? If you have PowerPoint, I'd be perfectly happy to make the PowerPoint version available for revisions; You could change colours, words, and sizes if you wanted. PM me if you're interested.

Also, I'm not clear on the classification changes suggested. Could you write the suggestions in a format such as:

Metamorphism
* This
* That
* Other

Snowpack
* Etc
* Etc
* Etc

This will make it easier for me to understand your suggestions.

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In re: Jamieson. I'll stay out of this until Mattski/Micah sort out the questions. It won't be possible to combine snowpack and metamorphism into a single unit because the snowpack is a "thing" and metamorphism are phenomena. It's tough!

Also, I'm not clear on the classification changes suggested. Could you write the suggestions in a format such as:

Metamorphism
* This
* That
* Other

Snowpack
* Etc
* Etc
* Etc

This will make it easier for me to understand your suggestions.

I am nearly the last person you would like designing your avalanche education materials (esp. among the posters here who typically have much more experience and knowledge than me). I think the bottom left side of your diagram is too snow-geeky for the recreational skier (and I would put my geekiness up against anyone on this board). I would simplify the whole thing:

Terrain
*propensity to slide
*consequences of slide

Snowpack
*current stability
*(near) future stability

Skiers
*aspirations
*communication

Cheers!

Thanks for the suggestions. Everyone is qualified to provide input! I'll see your geekiness and raise it to the second power.