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Lightning injuries during snowy conditions

M Cherington1, D W Breed, P R Yarnell

  • 1Lightning Data Center, Centura Health, St Anthony Hospital, Denver, CO 80204, USA.

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|December 29, 1998
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Snow sports participants face lightning risks. Be aware of convective clouds and graupel as warning signs for winter lightning strikes.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Atmospheric Science
  • Sports Safety

Background:

  • Snow sports enthusiasts, including skiers, are susceptible to lightning-related injuries and fatalities.
  • Winter conditions often lack the typical visual cues associated with thunderstorms, increasing risk.

Observation:

  • Two case studies of lightning casualties among snow sports participants are presented.
  • The study highlights the reduced number of warning signals during winter weather events.

Findings:

  • Convective cloud development is a key indicator of potential lightning risk, even in winter.
  • The presence of graupel (snow pellets) during precipitation serves as another critical warning sign for impending lightning.

Implications:

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  • Outdoor enthusiasts engaging in winter sports must recognize these subtle atmospheric indicators.
  • Enhanced awareness of convective clouds and graupel can improve safety protocols and reduce lightning-related incidents in snowy environments.