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Névé (
/neɪˈveɪ/) is a young, granular type of snow which has been partially melted, refrozen and compacted, yet precedes the form of ice. This type of snow is associated with glacier formation through the process of nivation. Névé that survives a full season of ablation is referred to as firn, which is both older and slightly denser. Firn becomes glacial ice–the long-lived, compacted ice that glaciers are composed of. Glacier formation can take days to years depending on freeze-thaw factors. Névé is annually observed in skiing slopes, and is generally disliked as an icy falling zone.Névé has a minimum density of 500 kg/m³.
Névé can also refer to the alpine region in which snowfall accumulates, becomes névé, and feeds a glacier.
See also
Névé may also refer to Washington State's Névé Glacier located in North Cascades National Park.
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