Snow shed

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The Big Hill on the Canadian Pacific Railway main line passes through a timber snow shed.
The Big Hill on the Canadian Pacific Railway main line passes through a timber snow shed.

A snow shed or avalanche shed is a structure that provides avalanche protection for roads and railroad tracks.

Depending on the threat level and size of area to be protected, they are built of wood or reinforced concrete

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