“At low temperatures, the snow deforms slower,” Sturm said of the bending snow phenomenon. “In warmer places like Colorado, a ...

but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury, according to a new Cornell University study. The fundamental research sheds light on the biomechanics of the ...

“People will need to be more vigilant for avalanches and traffic disruptions in mountainous areas with higher risk of heavy snow,” said Hiroaki Kawase, a senior researcher at the ...