Explore: Snow Fences

A snow fence, similar to a sand fence, is a barrier that forces windblown, drifting snow to accumulate in a desired place. Snow fences are employed primarily

remaining snow shed on an Interstate highway. A snow bridge, avalanche barrier, or avalanche fence, looks superficially similar to snow fences, but they

Lake Balaton, reed fences are often used to separate holiday cottages. The value of fences and the metaphorical significance of a fence, both positive and

preventive systems such as snow fences and light walls can be used to direct the placement of snow. Snow builds up around the fence, especially the side that

for snow guards include: Snow bracket Snow brake Snow stop Snow shields Snow clip Ice guard Snow fence (non-highway type) Snow rail Snow pads Snow dogs

types of snow and the rate of snowfall to tailor applications appropriately and efficiently. Snow fences, constructed upwind of roadways control snow drifting

shed its carried snow. Snow fences may be employed on the windward side of the road to intentionally create a drift before the snow-laden wind reaches

before enough snow can build up to cause a large avalanche. Snow fences and light walls can be used to direct the placement of snow. Snow builds up around

control methods such as snow clearing by controlled blast charges, snow nets, snow fences, deflectors, rigid barriers, and snow compaction are used in

lost nutrients. In 2009 the foundation began removing metal and rebar snow fences embedded in the soil just below the pass summit during the 1960s as part