Answer:

avalanches

Answer	Crossword Clue
AVALANCHES	Winter effects?
AVALANCHES	Himalayan dangers
AVALANCHES	Goes downhill fast

AVALANCHES	Hazard for skiers.
AVALANCHES	Snowslides.
AVALANCHES	Large swift slides.
AVALANCHES	Skiers' cover-alls?

Crossword

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