Glossary / névé

névé

(noun)

névé (noun) — A dense, granular type of snow, often found at high elevations or on glaciers, that has survived a full melt season and partially compacted into ice.

A dense, granular type of snow, often found at high elevations or on glaciers, that has survived a full melt season and partially compacted into ice.

Example

The climbers had to cross a field of névé before reaching the glacier.

Synonyms

snowfield

Frequently Asked Questions

What is névé?

A dense, granular type of snow, often found at high elevations or on glaciers, that has survived a full melt season and partially compacted into ice.

How do you use "névé" in a sentence?

The climbers had to cross a field of névé before reaching the glacier.

What is another word for névé?

Common synonyms for névé include snowfield.

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