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Snow fences

Wyoming Department of Transportation avalanche technician John Fitzgerald evaluates an metal snow fences in late June high on the hillside above Highway 89 mile marker 151 just south of Jackson. Fitzgerald said the fences, installed about eight years ago and are designed to hold snow in place, have virtually eliminated avalanche problems on the slope and the need for mitigation work.

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Wyoming Department of Transportation avalanche technician John Fitzgerald evaluates an metal snow fences in late June high on the hillside above Highway 89 mile marker 151 just south of Jackson. Fitzgerald said the fences, installed about eight years ago and are designed to hold snow in place, have virtually eliminated avalanche problems on the slope and the need for mitigation work.