title: Lightning injuries during snowy conditions.
abstract: Skiers and other snow sports enthusiasts can become lightning casualties. Two such accidents are reported, one being fatal. There are fewer warning signals of impending lightning strikes in winter-like conditions. However, outdoor activists should be aware of at least two suspicious clues: the appearance of convective clouds, and the presence of graupel (snow pellets) during precipitation.
authors.affiliation: Lightning Data Center, Centura Health, St Anthony Hospital, Denver, CO 80204, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cherington
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Breed
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Yarnell
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000869:Anterior Eye Segment / Q000293:injuries; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology*; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D015168:Lightning Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D012865:Skiing; D012914:Snow