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the snowpack. Some snowpack features include: Crust – A variety of processes can create a crust, a layer of snow on the surface of the snowpack that

effects and leads to reduced snowpack longevity and greater evaporation/sublimation processes, in turn reducing snowpack runoff available for ecosystem

Birch Creek’s watershed, and therefore the runoff from the ski resorts snowpack drains into Birch Creek via Cathedral Brook. The United States Geological

A snow pillow is a device for measuring snowpack, especially for automated reporting stations such as SNOTEL. The snow pillow measures the water equivalent

and precipitation are affecting snowpack—the amount of snow that accumulates on the ground. In most of the West, snowpack has decreased since the 1950s

dug through the past winters residual snowpack are used to determine the snowpack depth and density. The snowpack's mass balance is the product of density

code 530. The elevation of Echo Lake is 7539 feet (2298 m). The average snowpack per year is 10.5 feet, with over 15 feet of snow depositing in certain

the past century, most of the state has warmed about two degrees (F). Snowpack is melting earlier in the year, and the flow of meltwater into streams

1906. There are a number of old prospect pits in the area, as well as a snowpack measuring station that was established in 1993. U.S. Geological Survey

townsite, which has long been a site for manual surveys of Sierra Nevada snowpack. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Phillips,

during the winter. That decreases snowpack—the amount of snow that accumulates over the winter. Since the 1950s, the snowpack has been decreasing in New Mexico

the surface of the snowpack; and melt metamorphosis, the melting/sublimation of snow to water vapor and its refreezing in the snowpack. These three types

from the Cosumnes River, and is therefore heavily dependent on winter snowpack for water, which is scarce in drought years. During the severe 2021 drought

during the winter. That decreases snowpack—the amount of snow that accumulates over the winter. Since the 1950s, the snowpack has been decreasing in Utah,

SNOTEL is an automated system of snowpack and related climate sensors operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United States

the return of the following winter's snowpack, semi-perennial snowpatches last occasionally to the following snowpack, while perennial snowpatches habitually

addresses how snow forms, its distribution, and processes affecting how snowpacks change over time. Scientists improve storm forecasting, study global snow

The winter snowpack provides a seasonal habitat for many non-hibernating burrowing animals such as voles, lemmings, and shrews. The snowpack helps to make

ice. St. Moritz, Switzerland is the exception, as it is carved into the snowpack each year. The IBSF is the governing body for racing with the sports of

exposed above the snowpack in later winter to early spring. Transpiration is greatly reduced in small saplings while engulfed in snowpack. For exposed trees

south-southwest orientation of the runs, which often suffer from lack of snowpack. This area of the resort, which lacks snowmaking, is often closed when

causes its flow to greatly fluctuate throughout the year depending on snowpack and rainfall within the watershed. The highest flow recorded at a gauge

(85 m) between 1979 and 2004. The retreat is due to recent reduced winter snowpack and more summer melting leading to negative mass balance. The glacier is

The landslide occurred on June 23, 1925, following melt from a heavy snowpack, several weeks of heavy rain, and earthquake tremors in the area. Approximately

In this period, the temperatures are relatively mild but the natural snowpack — which averages up to 55 feet (17 m) in a typical winter — is still adequate

North American west, fueled by climate change. A reduced 2021-2022 winter snowpack, long periods of higher-than-normal temperatures, and sustained strong

the time. The flood was largely caused by rapid melting of above-average snowpack by heavy precipitation and warm temperatures. It remains the second largest

experienced an early start due to an abnormally dry spring coupled with low snowpack levels amid an ongoing drought. The 2021 season has been outpacing the

opening races in Sölden delayed the season's start by two weeks. A very poor snowpack in the Alps, along with stormy weather in January, caused numerous races

Washington counties in May 2019. Many water basins were at half their median snowpack level, and the state overall was at its fourth lowest level in 30 years

spring, as early as January in mild climates, though later where winter snowpack persists; they are frost-tolerant and readily survive fresh snow cover

thrives in the snow, growing largest and most densely in areas of high snowpack and becoming easily water-stressed when far away from areas with snow.

thrives in the snow, growing largest and most densely in areas of high snowpack and becoming easily water-stressed when far away from areas with snow.

the Rocky Mountains are projected to have a further negative effect on snowpack and thus stream flow. The San Juan River begins in Archuleta County, Colorado

and other predictions of an impending shortage determination by 2020, snowpack of 140% of average in the Upper Colorado River basin as of April 2019 resulted

with a considerable snowpack, can produce devastating floods at the headwaters of the river from January to April. The snowpack melt increases the volume

previous year through that date, with drought, extreme heat, and reduced snowpack contributing to the severity of the fires. The state also faces an increased

part of the San Francisco Bay watershed. This river is fed by the melting snowpack of the Sierra Nevada and its many headwaters and tributaries, including

060 km2) in Idaho County. The river is fed by the melting of the significant snowpack of the Bitterroot Range, among the highest precipitation areas in the state

on Martian Volcanoes in the Hesperian: Evidence for Melting of Summit Snowpack, Caldera Lake Formation, Drainage and Erosion on Ceraunis Tholus, Mars

Robert; Wadham, Jemma (2008). "Spatial and temporal variability in the snowpack of a High Arctic ice cap: implications for mass-change measurements" (PDF)

significant snowpack and caused an estimated $800 million in damage (1996 value). The winter of 1995–96 started with near to below average snowpack for much

Range, Deep Creek Mountains, and the Schell Creek Range allow a large snowpack that recharges the regional aquifer. This 'additional' water manifests

over 0.5 mi (0.8 km) to Blanca Lake. Due to its elevation, and the heavy snowpack of the Pacific Northwest, Blanca Lake is typically only easily accessible

the forest floor and lowering the snowpack albedo, as a result of needle litter on the snow surface. Augmented snowpack coupled with dead trees that no

feet (330 m), and an ice axe is needed if the trail remains covered by snowpack. The summit was the site of an old fire lookout cabin from 1923 until 1955

mountain is in a subarctic climate region, and is covered by an average snowpack of 29 inches (74 cm) during March and April. "King Solomon's Dome". Bivouac

steep grades (up to 16%), tight curves and a short annual season due to snowpack. Construction began in 1929 and was complete to Fall River Pass by July

region that was later to become Yellowstone National Park. Heavy winter snowpack in the Absaroka Range of Wyoming prevented the expedition from reaching

The trail starts at the Sunrise Historic District. Access is limited by snowpack closing the Sunrise Road much of the year. July, August, and September

own guides who know routes that have been chosen in advance and test the snowpack to confirm it is safe. The group can usually choose how challenging they

Nevada snowpack since 2011 and the seventh largest since 1950, reaching 164 percent of the normal seasonal peak. The extremely high snowpack continued

for the first three months of the year, preventing early melting of the snowpack. Snow also fell heavily in Lake Minchumina and the Alaska Range. At Eagle

temperatures in March, April, and early May had delayed the melting of the heavy snowpack that had accumulated over the winter season. Several days of hot weather

revolutionary snow flavoring techniques Cavity ring-down spectroscopy Snowpack photochemistry Stratospheric ozone Simpson has more than 40 papers in peer-reviewed

flow period of the river occurs due to the melting of the previous winter snowpack in the spring. This combined with spring rainfall makes April usually the

which starts at Sunrise Point. Access to Sunrise Point is limited due to snowpack closing the Sunrise Road much of the year. July, August, and September

(2006-04-01). "Valleys on Hecates Tholus, Mars: origin by basal melting of summit snowpack". Planetary and Space Science. 54 (4): 370–378. Bibcode:2006P&SS...54.

that time of the year. Even so, Holmenkollen usually maintains a sizeable snowpack. In spite of the elevation, summer temperatures are comparable to sea level

original on 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2022-07-06. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

snows generally melt away between snow events, and there is no consistent snowpack in winter. Pleasantly warm daytime temperatures may be experienced into

soon. United Kingdom floods of Autumn 2000 – Current project. Mountain snowpack decline in western North America Developed in collaboration with the Climate

and 120 inches or 1.52 and 3.05 metres of snow annually, although the snowpack for any given location varies significantly from season-to-season. The

during the inundation. In February, snowstorms had deposited a significant snowpack across the region. Then, in early March, heavy rains and warmer conditions

snow surface and can cause melting within the top few centimeters of the snowpack. Outgoing infrared radiation, which in clear conditions may cool the snow

regionally very different but generally, temperatures tend to increase, snowpacks tend to melt earlier and many places tend to become drier. Many species

supplied by about 3.5 metres (11 ft) of rain and 4.5 metres (15 ft) of snowpack annually. Two additional off-catchment areas (Lower Seymour Conservation

breeding was correlated with the onset of warming weather and initiation of snowpack melting. Eggs are usually laid in late May or early June. In western Montana

large effect", the WWMPP study concluded that "seeding could augment the snowpack by a maximum of 3% over an entire season." In 2003, the US National Research

sea surface wind speed ○ ○ 　 ○ ◎ 　 　 sea ice density ○ 　 ◎ ○ ◎ ◎ 89 GHz is only for cloudless area snowpack 　 ○ ◎ ○ ◎ ○ 　 soil moisture ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○ ○ 　

but combined with above-average temperatures, precipitation, and a deep snowpack, widespread flooding ensued in the Central US. Normally, the Northern Hemisphere

Cuve of Mount Albert Lake on the plateau at the summit of Mount Albert Snowpack and waterfall, Grande Cuve, Mount Albert Shrubs on the plateau at the summit

landfalling atmospheric rivers "account for 30%–40% of precipitation and snowpack. These landfalling atmospheric rivers "are associated with severe flooding

Lynn Peak, Seymour Mountain, and Mount Baker. The summit typically sees snowpack until mid to late June. "Mount Fromme". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2021-05-05

at their present rates, experts generally agree that the Sierra Nevada snowpack, which is crucial to the state's drinking water, could decline by approximately

can bring heavy snow to the terrain, a layer of dust can settle onto the snowpack. A winter shamal is associated with the strengthening of a high-pressure

observed in the 21st century. In 2015, California experienced its lowest snowpack in at least 500 years; the 2012–15 period was the driest in at least 1200

increase by approximately 2 °C during the mid-century, possibly reducing the snowpack volume during the spring. On October 31, 2013, a pit at the Obed Mountain

heavy rainfall in conjunction with an estimated 212 percent of normal snowpack in the Rocky Mountains contributed to this flooding event. The flood, rather

also of value for weather forecasting, forest management, glacier and snowpack monitoring. Overall, GEDI will help to better understand how the Earth

June. Most of the rest falls as snow during the fall and winter months. Snowpack at elevations below 6,000 feet (1,800 m) usually melts by April; however

on martian volcanoes in the Hesperian: Evidence for melting of summit snowpack, caldera lake formation, drainage and erosion on Ceraunius Tholus" (PDF)

mountains of similar altitude elsewhere, Elbert lacks both a permanent snowpack and a prominent north-facing cirque, which can be attributed to its position

increasing temperatures and drought, declines in winter precipitation and snowpack. These environmental changes may have facilitated the migration of Pinus

correlate to increased evaporation, loss of reflective snow, and decreases in snowpack, reducing available water in the Colorado River by an estimated 9.3% per

Alberta. The waters of these two rivers, in turn, originate from winter snowpack and rainfall in the Rocky Mountains near the British Columbia and Montana

tolerate the environmental conditions (usually cold temperatures, extreme snowpack, or associated lack of available moisture).: 51  Typical high-elevation

Precipitation is quite variable but is enough to build up a reliable snowpack all through the region during winter months. In summer, Ostrobothnia experiences

water for the waterfall, augmented by spring runoff from the mountain's snowpack and rainwater during the other seasons. This spring is the source of Bridal

and nearby high mountains get snowfall in winter. The mountain's winter snowpack can last until June. Various activities can be done in Snow Mountain like

and the temperature is usually only just low enough to sustain a heavy snowpack. For example, Tuolumne Meadows, at 8,600 feet (2,600 m) elevation, has

times of abundant snowfall, prior to the complete solar melting of the snowpack on south-facing slopes, there is sunny skiing on the slopes from Chair

state of Montana. Each of these ranges is forested and has tundra and snowpack above treeline, but is not connected to any other range by forested ridges;

foraging and resting. American marten may travel extensively under the snowpack. Subnivean travel routes of >33 feet (10 m) on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

(PDF). pubs.usgs.gov. Retrieved October 1, 2016. "US Bureau of Reclamation Snowpack and Reservoir Levels". Retrieved October 4, 2016. "Reclamation: Managing

the Wasatch Mountain Range. Water is supplied by mountain springs and snowpack running off of the Wasatch Mountains. The climate varies greatly throughout

Snow falls frequently in winter and contributes to the annual High Sierra snowpack. Summers are mild, but like all Sierra communities sudden changes in weather

city with the greatest snowfalls it had seen since 1996. The Seattle "snowpack", which began accumulating on December 13, did not melt until December

Fassnacht, S. R. (2004). "Estimating Alter-shielded gauge snowfall undercatch, snowpack sublimation, and blowing snow transport at six sites in the coterminous

snow making machines and snow reserves, early in the season or when the snowpack is low, and to ensure the snow lasts throughout the season. Typically,

Mercury. Retrieved December 2, 2018. Branan, Brad (April 22, 2017). "Record snowpack makes for wild whitewater rafting on American River". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved

often flooded. Heavy rains and mountain snows are common in winter, and snowpack in the Cascade Range can rapidly melt during warmer winter storms. The

interception in a deciduous Nothofagus forest and implications for spatial snowpack distribution". Hydrological Processes. 33 (13): 1818–1834. doi:10.1002/hyp

saturated by heavy rains which spurred the growth of shrubs and dense snowpack which crushed the foliage and helped it decompose. But because there hadn't

often flooded. Heavy rains and mountain snows are common in winter, and snowpack in the Cascade Range can rapidly melt during warmer winter storms. The

fills to capacity prior to summer months. This occurs from the melting of snowpack during the months of May–July (meltflow season) which increase the amount

ice in the Alps has melted and the European Geosciences Union projects snowpack in the mountains could decline 70 percent by 2100 (however, if humans manage

dig snow pits and perform stability tests to analyze the history of the snowpack, and they can also be useful for building jumps and other freestyle features

Fassnacht, S. R. (2004). "Estimating Alter-shielded gauge snowfall undercatch, snowpack sublimation, and blowing snow transport at six sites in the coterminous

Northwest of North America, climate change may cause "potential reduced snowpack, higher levels of evapotranspiration, increased summer drought" which will

in the country. Previous studies have indicated a widespread decline in snowpack over Utah accompanied by a decline in the snow–precipitation ratio while

Above 500–600 meters a.s.l in the northeastern quarter of France, the snowpack can persist throughout the winter. In January 1985, in Mouthe, the temperature

(SWSI) for Alaska and other Western states. NRCS agents collect data from snowpack and mountain sites to predict spring runoff and summer streamflow amounts

named the river after Walker in its Fifth Report. Due to a very heavy snowpack in the winter of 1996/1997 and a very warm spring, the West Fork of the

Snowpack accumulation at 14,255 ft (4,345 m) on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park

This leads to less water availability in the natural environment and in snowpack, rivers, and reservoirs for human use; these water shortages can have major

more precipitation falling as rain in winter, rather than being stored in snowpack. Although most of the original wetlands and riparian zones in the valley

Oregon Lottery begins operation. 1996 - February: Heavy rain on existing snowpack caused regional flooding that produced $700-800 million (1996 USD) worth

May. Average annual snowfall totals 68.6 inches or 1.74 metres with peak snowpack depth being 21 inches or 0.53 metres in April. Savoonga first appeared

Hot springs Ghost towns Hazards Dehydration Desert heat & sun Mountain snowpack & highwater fords Venomous snakes & scorpions Primitive trail conditions

paragraph describing the projected reduction of mountain glaciers and snowpack. His note in the margins explained that this was "straying from research

climate of the upland differs significantly from the surrounding area. The snowpack covers the area for 80 days a year and the rainy season lasts from April

spring the flow never stops due to increased water supply from the melting snowpack. At full flow the Intermittent Spring discharges up to 285 gallons per

snowfall at Paradise was 266 inches in the winter of 2014–15, and the maximum snowpack was (367 inches; 30.6 ft; 9.3 m) on March 9–10, 1956. No snowfall measurements

notable for its large avalanches, especially those originating from the high snowpack behind the North-central buttress. Other dangers include rockfall, large

Measurements of altitudes and slopes of gullies support the idea that snowpacks or glaciers are associated with gullies. Steeper slopes have more shade

in the Sierra watershed, most of the water originates from the annual snowpack in the High Sierra. The reservoir normally covers 3 sq mi (7.8 km2) with

than the lower, warmer, drier western hemlock zone. The cold and the snowpack combine to limit growth of lower-elevation plants. On the other hand, silver

displayed snowfall forecasts and current skiing conditions (including present snowpack and snow density information) for select ski resorts throughout the country

mice.) Arvicolines do very well in the subnival zone beneath the winter snowpack, and persist throughout winter without needing to hibernate. They are also

include grain shape and grain size. The system also characterizes the snowpack, as the individual crystals metamorphize and coalesce. The snowflake is

the storm, and both Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota had record deep snowpack for so late in the spring. Two people were killed in the winter storm due

between the spawning migration of Eagle Lake rainbow trout, streamflow, snowpack, and air temperature" (PDF). Technical Completion Reports, University of

a trend toward increased temperatures will have an effect on snowfall, snowpack, glaciation, and river runoff. Significant changes, of both natural and

original on 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2012-12-16. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

the California Department of Water Resources to design and implement a snowpack augmentation program to increase runoff to Oroville Reservoir. The program

popular with families. Rafting is often seasonal on the rivers that are snowpack-dependent and not dammed. The Owyhee River is an example of a desert canyon

daytime temperatures with little tree coverage, although deeper more regular snowpack can found over the upper reaches of town near the treeline at 5000 ft at

below freezing and lows remaining around zero for 1/3 of the year. Alma's snowpack is usually established during October or November. Alma's high elevation

de Cristo Range that surround the San Luis Valley. Runoff from mountain snowpack creates wetlands and riparian areas in the midst of what otherwise is a

is exposed above the snow in winter. Since the late 1800’s the shrub to snowpack height ratio in Tundra regions surrounding boreal forests has increased

Mountains San Gabriel Dam San Gabriel Mountains from Cajon Pass Mount Islip Snowpack Wildfire Mount Wilson Observatory Angeles National Forest "San Gabriel

the storm, and both Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota had record deep snowpack for so late in the spring. Two people were killed in the winter storm due

Mountains San Gabriel Dam San Gabriel Mountains from Cajon Pass Mount Islip Snowpack Wildfire Mount Wilson Observatory Angeles National Forest "San Gabriel

is exposed above the snow in winter. Since the late 1800’s the shrub to snowpack height ratio in Tundra regions surrounding boreal forests has increased

Natural History Museum. 2 (1). Winter 2009. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

trek which may require ice axe and crampons, except in late summer when snowpack has melted. This 15-mile route made popular in the 1970s is considered

daytime temperatures with little tree coverage, although deeper more regular snowpack can found over the upper reaches of town near the treeline at 5000 ft at

Snowpack accumulation on Longs Peak

2022 saw unusually large snowfalls in June, resulting in an established snowpack before the start of the ski season. As a result of this, Falls Creek and

prevent many kinds of fog, markedly warmer and humid air blowing over a snowpack can continue to generate advection fog at elevated velocities up to 80 km/h

inches (91 cm) and occurred on December 21, 1996. The highest recorded snowpack is 94 inches (240 cm) and occurred on February 22 and 23, 2017. Kingsbury

encompassing seven U.S. states and British Columbia, Canada. The previous winter snowpack was 75 to 135% of normal. Above normal temperatures accompanied two major

creeks originates from the western edge of the Cascade Mountains along a snowpack-limited ridgeline (i.e. no glaciers are present) that forms a critical

to no snow caused drastic declines in pika abundance, highlighting how snowpack provides a necessary insulation against cold winter temperatures. Hoffman

of the coldest places in winter in the United States, especially when snowpack is present. The city typically experiences moderate snowfalls, with an

goes into the water cycle. The Earth's ice caps, glaciers, and permanent snowpack stores another 24,064,000 km3 accounting for only 1.7% of the planet's

Melting snowpack is the primary source of surface water in Wyoming, such as this temporary wetland in the Muddy Creek Watershed of the Red Desert.

cold and frequently wet. Heavy winter snowfall can occur, but Lunenburg's snowpack is usually short lived due to frequent winter rains and regular freeze-thaw

winter by measuring and probing snowpack depth in snow pits at the accumulation zone. Thus the past winters residual snowpack is analysed by its depth and

water for the waterfall, augmented by spring runoff from the mountain's snowpack and rainwater during the other seasons. This spring is the source of Multnomah

deep blue hue to its water. Blue Lake's water sources are partially from snowpack and small glaciers from the glacially carved, U-shaped, Blue Lake valley

coming from an aquifer, from melting at the base of old glaciers (or snowpacks), or from the melting of ice in the ground when the climate was warmer

conditions in a drought year. Pacific marten may travel extensively under the snowpack. Subnivean travel routes of >98 feet (30 m) were documented in northeastern

Valley Water District comes from various locations. Some of it comes from snowpack melt miles away. This water is brought to the county through the many infrastructure

September 4, 1976 (trace) Latest Snowfall: June 3, 1974 (trace) Deepest Snowpack: 60 inches (150 cm) February 5–6, 1971 and the 10th of the same year A

skier and local businessman, was impressed by Mt. Washington's height and snowpack. Together with Norie, who owned a helicopter, they surveyed the mountain

the cold snow. Breeding time varies greatly with elevation and yearly snowpack (April to July), and depends on timing of snowmelt. Males arrive to breeding

nearly six times their normal amount of water. To complicate matters, the snowpack was already 150% the normal amount. Dam operators for Coolidge Dam released

(4th) and Spider Sabich (10th) of Kyburz. The 1969 season saw a record snowpack at Palisades Tahoe; and over eight feet (2.4 m) of new snow cancelled the

270 m) Lowest point String Lake Trailhead, 6,880 ft (2,100 m) Difficulty Strenuous Season Summer to Fall Sights Teton Range Hazards Severe weather Snowpack

2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-06-29. TechShout (2010-11-24). "WiiWare gets Snowpack Park, four new demo games". Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved

+16 °C (61 °F) in July. Due to the wet nature of October and November, a snowpack is built up early, which then lasts throughout the winter even while the

elevations never rise above 0 °C (32 °F). Climate change threatens the snowpack and the high altitude grasslands. Lying at the eastern edge of the Andean

by the coldest month's mean being below −3 °C (27 °F), the persistent snowpack line, and with 4 or more months above 10 °C (50 °F), but no month above

A substantial herd of elk are present during the winter months, when snowpack forces them down from their summer range in the Jemez Mountains. Notable

permits estimation of the rate at which water is released from a melting snowpack. Field measurement is accomplished using a pyranometer. Irradiance plays

this arid region, flowing consistently each spring with the melting of snowpack on the Colorado Plateau. After the Upper Lake Mary Dam was constructed

services are seasonal and may be better timed for northbound hikers. If snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is high in early June and low in the Northern Cascades

in the country. Previous studies have indicated a widespread decline in snowpack over Utah accompanied by a decline in the snow–snow-precipitation ratio

lower water levels in 2013 were a combination of the "lack of a large snowpack" in the winter of 2011/2012 coupled with very hot and dry conditions in

Natural History Museum. 2 (1). Winter 2009. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

Chair #5, Texas, was finished August 1974 and was complicated by the deep snowpack present making it necessary to bulldoze and excavate snow to place some

original's being less than 31 inches or 80 cm above an outward sloping snowpack after heavy snows. "AM980 News (CFPL AM)". "Blackfriars Bridge reopens

Natural History Museum. 2 (1). Winter 2009. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

and fall, an emphasis was put on getting logs cut. In the winter, once a snowpack was established, horse-drawn sleighs could be used to transport the cut

generally melts between accumulating snowfalls, and there is no consistent snowpack. An average of four inches (100 mm) of snow and 46 inches (1,200 mm) of

20 miles (32 km) and the longest being 42 miles (68 km). In 2015, low snowpack forced the replacement of the ski legs with new alpine running and mountain

eventually emptying into the Laramie River. The North Fork flows eastward from snowpack in the highest peaks in the Snowy Range, past the town of Centennial to

Midwest. With the exception of the Southern Rockies, Western Mountains saw snowpack totals above 180% of normal. Meanwhile, the 2011 Groundhog Day blizzard

Measurements of altitudes and slopes of gullies support the idea that snowpacks or glaciers are associated with gullies. Steeper slopes have more shade

Colorado’s San Juan and Elk Mountains with repeat photography and historical snowpack data." (2011). NWA Online Electronic Journal of Operational Meteorology

leading to more snowmelt because more radiation is being absorbed by the snowpack (the ice–albedo positive feedback). In Switzerland, the citizens have been

second, a lesser peak, is associated with late summer precipitation. As the snowpack begins to melt toward the end of May, flow in the Kobuk River increases

on martian volcanoes in the Hesperian: Evidence for melting of summit snowpack, caldera lake formation, drainage and erosion on Ceraunius Tholus" (PDF)

season 170 inches (432 cm) 1949 – 1950 Grand Portage State Park Deepest snowpack 75 inches (191 cm) March 28, 1950 Pigeon River Bridge Most fatalities,

Peak lies directly on the Cascade Crest and therefore receives a heavy snowpack. Snowfields on the northern side may have been glaciers as recently as

Lake California 168 sq mi 435 km2 natural normally a dry lake, melting snowpack and rainfall have left Tulare Lake at 168 square miles as of June 2023

wildfires. These longer seasons also start earlier due to the loss of snowpack during the winter causing less moisture in summer soil making it better

drought after the driest spring in 100 years, coupled with an extremely low snowpack from the preceding winter, resulted in a rare rainforest fire in the summer

also be vertically integrated. The Microwave Emission Model of Layered Snowpack (MEMLS) uses a six-flux radiative transfer model to integrate both the

original on 2013-02-24. Retrieved 2022-07-05. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

ranges. This, combined with the duration of the rainfall on near-average snowpack, led to widespread flooding that was record breaking on some rivers. Before

levels in Lake Powell. Lake Powell Water Database – water level, basin snowpack, and other statistics Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas Friends of Lake Powell

Measurements of altitudes and slopes of gullies support the idea that snowpacks or glaciers are associated with gullies. Steeper slopes have more shade

freezing. Snow can fall anytime from October to May, and a consistent snowpack is expected from November to April. Due to its elevation, it is one of

Salt Lake City derives most of its water from local Wasatch Mountain snowpack, the rest coming from groundwater. The primary water provider is the Salt

intermittent and perennial streams that receive their flow from the annual snowpack. The entire watershed region is divided into two main watershed locations:

northern hemisphere will decrease by 15% by the end of the century with snowpack decreasing and snow seasons shortening concurrently. It's been projected

in the project's 50-year operating history. The following year, 2012, snowpack was scarce and drought returned to the state. As a result, the project

can vary tremendously during snowmelt, depending on air temperatures and snowpack depth, primarily upper Red Butte Canyon and Knowltons Fork. The 1982–83

"rain on snow" event, during which a warm tropical storm melted existing snowpack at lower and middle elevations, effectively doubling the volume of runoff

Cuve of Mount Albert Lake on the plateau at the summit of Mount Albert Snowpack and waterfall, Grande Cuve, Mount Albert Shrubs on the plateau at the summit

inside the boundary of Crater Lake National Park, and is fed by the park's snowpack as well as groundwater from natural springs. After leaving the park, Annie

the southeast. Precipitation is much greater in the mountains, and the snowpack continues to melt well into the summer, resulting in high water in July

since 2006. It is estimated that there was more water in the California snowpack in April of 2023 than the total capacity of Lake Mead, the nation's largest

the single digits and annual snowfall averaging 104 inches (264 cm). Max snowpack depth averages 24 inches (61 cm) and is usually reached during the month

lows in the teens, though above freezing winter highs tend to keep the snowpack down. Beech Mountain has become known as a recreational mecca on the East

snowfall of that time of year for the same time period. This extensive snowpack was due in part to cold temperatures on an extent not seen since at least

majority of the flow comes from rain, although in some years significant snowpack can accumulate in the mountains and raise flows during a late spring melt

of warm winter fronts in 1982 caused a rise in the lower limit of the snowpack, from 1800 to 2400 m above sea level, generating a large increase in the

Southwest; Other Areas Still Threatened". The Wall Street Journal. Thin Snowpack in West Signals Summer of Drought February 22, 2013 The New York Times

Staudinger, Maria (January 2018). "Modeling of Future Changes in Seasonal Snowpack and Impacts on Summer Low Flows in Alpine Catchments". Water Resources

since 2006. It is estimated that there was more water in the California snowpack in April of 2023 than the total capacity of Lake Mead, the nation's largest

24-year-old man named Qi He fell into a waterfall hole and died. Due to the snowpack, rescuers could not retrieve his body until a month after the accident

Quad operates daily when both mountains are open and there is sufficient snowpack. It will not run if the temperature is below five degrees or during strong

in the slush layer of the ice and snow interface. Algae living on the snowpack of ice-covered lakes may be especially rich in essential polyunsaturated

Columbia University. Tedesco's research focuses on the dynamics of seasonal snowpack, ice sheet surface properties and ice dynamics and linkages between surface

revived this year". Calmatters. Mount, Jeffrey (March 13, 2023). "An Epic Snowpack May Test Water Management in the San Joaquin Valley". Public Policy Institute

and snow. The average annual rainfall is 140 inches (360 cm), and the snowpack on the mountain's upper slopes can reach 16 feet (4.9 m). The Lewis River

throughout the area, even into Canada, providing much-needed replenishment to snowpacks. Eighteen inches (460 mm) of snow was reported on Mammoth Mountain. The

becomes paved again. In winter, this unpaved section is prone to heavy ice, snowpack, and mud. After mile marker 12, the road continues southeastward passing

active, counting on its food sources for energy and survival, and uses the snowpack as a means of insulation. The distance in which the collared pika ventures

second (130 m3/s). In May 2006, due to more than average rainfall and snowpack in the mountains, and warmer than average temperatures in the area, the

the year, with a slight peak in winter, resulting in an often massive snowpack. In the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system it is classified as

low. There was a severe drought from 1999 to 2009, seen from the lack of snowpack in the Bradshaw Mountains. Local creeks do not contain water except immediately

containing moderate amounts of moisture throughout the year, mostly from winter snowpack and rainfall during monsoon seasons. The Uncompahgre fritillary is a specialist

park is typically closed during the winter due to very heavy snowfall and snowpack. Outside the other park entrance in the northwest corner in Shasta County

southerly, zonal, storm track over the Southwest, leading to increased winter snowpack, but a more subdued summer monsoon season. During La Niña, increased precipitation

Connie A. (2003-05-15). "A 431-Yr Reconstruction of Western Colorado Snowpack from Tree Rings". Journal of Climate. 16 (10): 1551–1561. Bibcode:2003JCli

200,000 hectares of forest and is believed to be due to reduced winter snowpacks and increased soil freezing. Yellow cedar ranges from the Klamath Mountains

other Quillayute tributaries are not glacier-fed. Although the annual snowpack in these headwaters is considerable, they do not experience the heavy summer-melt

typically the wettest month of the year for the city. As of March 27, 2015 snowpack in the Sierra Nevada was at a record low of eight percent of the historical

until record precipitation in the winter of 1982/1983 produced an enormous snowpack in the Creek's watershed. The late onset of warmer temperatures and a sudden

efficiently. The scientists also measured the net change in mass of the ice and snowpack at 100 sites. They noted a wide variability of change over the region surrounding

violent rainfall on water-saturated soil combined with rapid melting of the snowpack caused the Montfort stream to overflow its banks, seriously damaging the

park is typically closed during the winter due to very heavy snowfall and snowpack. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Lassen Volcanic

Natural History Museum. 2 (1). Winter 2009. "Donner Summit Snowfall and Snowpack 1879–2011". Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. University of California, Berkeley

occurred after cool weather through mid-May allowed an unusually large snowpack to accumulate, and a sudden shift to warm temperatures caused a fast melt

combined with harsh atmospheric conditions can lead to the formation of a snowpack layer that absorbs UV radiations and provides insulation to the bottom

across Canada were a quick snow melt, sometimes due to a below-average snowpack, and the warmest May-June period in more than 80 years. Moderate to severe

snow water equivalent for stream basin areas (reflects the state of the snowpack) Melt – Snow melt (cumulative melt over the period of 24–96 hours for each

Measurements of altitudes and slopes of gullies support the idea that snowpacks or glaciers are associated with gullies. Steeper slopes have more shade

drought-induced, caused by a very hot, dry summer and a lack of a solid snowpack in the winter of 2012. At the time of the report, December 2012, Lake Michigan-Huron

rain was forecast to enter the area beginning November 23, causing the snowpack to melt rapidly. South Bend, Indiana received 12.3 inches on November 13

additional 8 feet (2.4 m) feet. In years of regular rainfall and seasonal snowpack, the lake fills to its maximum capacity. Water is then gradually released

occurs, although the Grenoble Airport area itself is too mild to sustain a snowpack all winter, unlike the surrounding mountains. The record low of −27.1 °C

Measurements of altitudes and slopes of gullies support the idea that snowpacks or glaciers are associated with gullies. Steeper slopes have more shade

September and not ceasing until early June. March averages the highest snowpack of the year at 67 inches 170.2 cm). The Upper San Juan SNOTEL weather station

measures some 100m x 60m, and a 61m waterfall on the pit wall is fed by snowpack and glacier meltwater. This stream emerges 2 km east and flows into Ovis

ephemeral waterfalls become active in the park after heavy rains or melting snowpack. Park glaciers are relatively small and occupy areas that are in almost

herbaceous and shrubby subalpine meadows. This zone has a large winter snowpack, with low temperatures for much of the year. There are patches of mountain

The Sierra Nevada snowpack is the state’s largest surface “reservoir,” providing an average of 15 million acre-feet of water per year, mostly between April

"tongue" and /o'he'e/ means "river". The Tongue River is fed by winter snowpack from the higher elevations of the Big Horn Mountains, early snow runoff

from 11.5 in (29 cm) in 1881–82 to 94.9 in (241 cm) in 2013–14. A thick snowpack is not often seen, with an average of only 27.5 days with 3 in (7.6 cm)

the high peaks have snow on them from early fall until mid-summer. This snowpack feeds the streams that drain into the valley. The Warner Valley provides

California, therefore late fall and winter are drier than normal with less snowpack. The La Niña phase reinforces the jet stream through the Pacific Northwest

some regions and increased precipitation in others, changes in mountain snowpack, and adverse health effects from warmer temperatures. It usually is impossible

regions, such as the Himalayas, the impact of black carbon on melting snowpack and glaciers may be equal to that of CO2. Warmer air resulting from the

sufficient water supply in the summer was nearly impossible, because the Sierra snowpack usually melts out by mid-June. Agriculture relied heavily on wells in the

the final segment of the trail to be built. In 2019, following a heavy snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, a 67-year-old man hiking alone died near Mather Pass

possible. Parks staff play both a research and prevention role by monitoring snowpack levels and predicting avalanche probability, as well as working with the

fir, Engelmann spruce, and whitebark pine tolerate the cold soils, deep snowpack, and extremely short growing season near timberline. Dry south-facing slopes

this photo is the particularly high water level of the Merced River in 2023 as a result of the record snowpack received by the Sierra Nevada mountains.

production. The depiction of thaw was achieved by pouring water over a snowpack for several hours. The musical score was composed by Vladimír Merta. Reviewing

snow, something dangerous for many animal and tree species; with less snowpack comes more vulnerability for trees and insects. A large contributor to

Measurements of altitudes and slopes of gullies support the idea that snowpacks or glaciers are associated with gullies. Steeper slopes have more shade

October 20, 2013, Much of the region's water is stored naturally in winter snowpack in the mountains. USDA 1956, p. 23: "The Blue Hills remain forested and

2008-07-10. Topinka, Lyn (2001-05-23). "DESCRIPTION: Mount St. Helens Snowpack and Ice Accumulation". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-06-08

July. However, annual flood control reservations vary with the amount of snowpack in the 2,440-square-mile (6,300 km2) drainage basin above the dam. The

Doorschot, Judith; Bartelt, Perry (2000). "A snowdrift index based on SNOWPACK model calculations". Annals of Glaciology. 31: 382–386. Bibcode:2000AnGla

drinking water in the event of a major earthquake, drought or decline in the snowpack, San Francisco considers the use of alternative locally produced, sustainable

studied the correlation between the observed variability in Western US snowpack accumulation and atmospheric circulation in historical measurement data

is usually inaccessible to hikers until early June due to accumulated snowpack and avalanche risk, and many trails at higher altitudes remain snow-packed

early spring the water level is maintained at 1,181–1,182 ft (360–360 m). Snowpack melt is used to raise the water level during April and May. People with

forest floor. For example, along with Anne Socci, she found that a smaller snowpack leads to greater soil frost, reducing nitrogen uptake rates in sugar maple

documented. Unseasonably heavy rains during May 23–24 melted the local snowpack and saturated the ground to the point of instability. A small landslide

change leaves American West especially vulnerable to wildfires; Colorado snowpack only 2 percent of normal June 12, 2012 The Colorado Independent Wildfires

California, therefore late fall and winter are drier than normal with less snowpack. The La Niña phase reinforces the jet stream through the Pacific Northwest

Average January temperatures vary from −13°С to −15°С. The height of snowpack, which forms by the beginning of December, reaches 35–40 cm. In summer

damper the growth of the PBL. This surface winds are also drifting the snowpack, leading to an increase of surface roughness and therefore an increase

in winter conditions, relying on faulty intelligence about the depth of snowpack in that area. In so doing, he missed three greatly superior passes in the

temperature changes greatly affect the soils' heat loss and gain. However, the snowpack acts as an insulating buffer against temperature change in soils. The mountain

Southern Oscillation (both climatic cycles that affect the amount of regional snowpack and river discharge). Natural sources of nutrients in the Columbia River

observed. For example, there is "well-documented evidence of shrinking snowpack due to warming" in the western U.S. These changes in snowfall are likely

this were the result of melting snow, and were most extreme when a heavy snowpack developed in the mountains over winter followed by a strong regional heatwave

who experienced water service outages from the bitter temperatures and snowpack; Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and other cities (including Shawnee, Blackwell and

dry fall and winter season along with a warm spring, leaving a paltry snowpack, which melted quickly. Combined with the high temperatures, this created

cooler climate of Mesa Verde, whose higher elevation brought increased snowpack that, when coupled with spring rains, provided relatively plentiful amounts

Bibcode:2001ITGRS..39..432H. doi:10.1109/36.905251. Giese, Jordan (2015-04-03). "Snowpack In Wyoming Melting Earlier". Wyoming Public Media. Archived from the original

elevations above 4,000 ft (1,200 m). This has led to a reduced winter snowpack as the mean winter freezing level is now 650 ft (200 m) higher. Overall

the roof of the Metrodome early that morning due to weight from heavy snowpack, the game was moved on short notice to Ford Field in Detroit as that facility

when the Gros Ventre landslide was triggered by spring melt from a heavy snowpack as well as heavy rain. Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding region

catastrophic event, possibly related to climate (such as icing of the snowpack) or a human hunting expedition. The disappearance coincides roughly in

1994, when the Potomac River crested at 10.3 feet (3.1 m) due to melting snowpack and heavy rains. Floodwaters came 30 feet (9.1 m) inland, and were 6 to

per year. It also gets an average of 53.6 inches (136 cm) of snow. The snowpack from the surrounding mountains feeds the streams that drain into the valley

coast of the United States. The winter storm caused California's statewide snowpack to increase from 19% of normal to 83% of normal. December 16–22 – Winter

floods. In the especially wet season of 1982–1983, the melting of a record snowpack overwhelmed the reservoir system which had not been designed for flood

into drought, as stream flows further decrease in summer months after snowpack support has waned. Before human intervention, saltwater regularly flooded

Bibcode:2001ITGRS..39..432H. doi:10.1109/36.905251. Giese, Jordan (2015-04-03). "Snowpack In Wyoming Melting Earlier". Wyoming Public Media. Archived from the original

extremely large, often totaling in the hundreds of inches, although the annual snowpack fluctuates greatly between wet and dry years. According to the Köppen climate

year, the first time in the project's history, due to dangerously low snowpack and reservoir levels. On April 18, 2014, the Department of Water Resources

into drought, as stream flows further decrease in summer months after snowpack support has waned. Before human intervention, saltwater regularly flooded

granitic bedrock, thin poor soils and areas of heavy forestation. Most of the snowpack that feeds the Tuolumne accumulates in this region. Streams are generally

was invoked as a primary cause of the "rising temperatures and declining snowpack" making successful snow cave denning difficult for the remaining populations

evaluate how changes in temperature and precipitation would alter streamflow, snowpack, and soil moisture, with a focus on the Sacramento River basin in California

long and 30 miles (48 km) wide. The spring and summer thaw of the immense snowpack during the winter of 1861–62 in the southern Rocky Mountains and other

(2 October 2023). "A cleaner snow future mitigates Northern Hemisphere snowpack loss from warming". Nature Communications. 14 (1): 6074. Bibcode:2023NatCo

Prendin, Angela Luisa; Brunetti, Michele (February 2023). "Recent waning snowpack in the Alps is unprecedented in the last six centuries". Nature Climate

monticola) can be found in pure stands, especially on exposed slopes, where snowpack is shorter-lived. More commonly however, western white pine grows in mixed

snowfalls fell in the state toward the end of March, adding to the existing snowpack. Beulah and Hazen were affected by the Knife River and Spring Creek floods

Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem receiving only 31 percent of the normal snowpack. However, April and May 1988 were very wet and the abundant moisture greatly

spots of the United States during 1976 and 1977. California's statewide snowpack reached an all-time low in 1977. Water resources and agriculture (especially

that affected similar areas with similar amounts of snow "Icy, Frozen Snowpack Remains After Nor'easter". NBC Boston. Retrieved 2017-03-16. "Winter Storm

Leo (May 27, 1983). "Floods cause extensive damage as sun melts heavy snowpack". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on 19 October

low winter temperatures, winter precipitation generally falls as snow. Snowpack melting and a relatively high precipitation in early summer offset any

two days of continuous rain and a sudden spring thaw melted the area's snowpack and river ice. The 400-foot (120 m) unpowered ore barge William E. Reis

reservoir is drawn down to provide space for the incoming snowmelt. The snowpack is measured throughout the winter and reservoir levels are adjusted up

freezing. However, due to the sudden warmth in April, it melted the deep snowpack too quickly for the river to handle. A freak blizzard (unofficially named

2024. Rott, Nathan; Harbage, Claire (May 5, 2023). "California's epic snowpack is melting. Here's what to expect". NPR. Archived from the original on

one of the greatest flooding events in its recorded history, when record snowpack followed by heavy early spring rains caused more than $438 million (2011

is everywhere in this wilderness - additionally, on the highest peaks, snowpack can persist well into the summer. Between the numerous lake basins are

very cold in winter, with snows beginning in November. The mountain's snowpack usually lasts through May. Annual precipitation averages 40 to 65 inches

of impervious area with no depression storage. infiltration parameters snowpack groundwater parameters LID parameters for each LID Control Used Steady-flow

California is vulnerable to climate change impacts resulting in loss of Sierra snowpack for water supply and rising sea levels threatening coastal real estate

Seedlings growing on such sites are less likely to be buried by accumulated snowpack and leaf litter, and less likely to be subject to flooding. Advantages

fell, and much of this was thought to be from snow that had been in the snowpack on Lake Erie. The drifted snow from the blizzard was difficult to clear

drought conditions". UC Davis. Sanchez, Ray (April 2, 2015). "Low California snowpack ushers mandatory water restrictions". CNN. "NASA Data Show California's

Mercury. Retrieved December 2, 2018. Branan, Brad (April 22, 2017). "Record snowpack makes for wild whitewater rafting on American River". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved

of flowering by Delphinium barbeyi Huth (Ranunculaceae): the roles of snowpack, frost, and La Niña, in the context of climate change". Oecologia. 130

northern California, heavy rains mixed with warm temperatures, melting the snowpack in the Sierras. The wet weather reached its crescendo with the Great Flood

affect 2nd-brood populations. A review suggests that the cover provided by snowpack protects Karner blue butterfly eggs from hatching prematurely or being

Snowpack in the Atlas Mountains, where most major rivers in Morocco have their source, provides important storage for water resources

rain fell on the Sacramento region in 11 days, melting the Sierra Nevada snowpack and causing a huge flood to pour down the American River. The 1986 floods

increased temperature, reduced the amount of precipitation, decreased snowpack and increased the ability of air to soak humidity, helping to create arid

the roof of the Metrodome early that morning due to weight from heavy snowpack, the game was moved on short notice to Ford Field in Detroit as that facility

heavy rain in northern Indiana. In some areas thawed ground and a lack of snowpack may have minimized the destruction from runoff and flooding. Rivers rose

this has been confirmed by other events. "In spite of last winter's nice snowpack and a wet summer, here's the bad news about New Mexico's drought: It ain't

can be used by the communities. Additionally, climate change will reduce snowpack in the Atlas Mountains, reducing water supplies while demand factors such

5, 2023. In 2023, they won People's Choice Award for Best Beer for its Snowpack Limoncello Seltzer at the Bigfork Brewfest. The manager in 2023 said seltzers

third of this precipitation comes in the form of snow. As a result, the snowpack depth at the Porte mountain pass (1,326 m) is around one meter at the end

In Genesee County, an estimated 2 to 5 inches (5.1 to 12.7 cm) of the snowpack melted, triggering flash floods along several rivers. The Tonawanda Creek

precipitation of the state. In the face of groundwater overdraft, declining snowpack, changing climate, increased drought and high temperatures, some Southern

immediately below Holter Dam found four times as many burbot as expected. Heavy snowpack and spring rains in 2008, however, forced dam operators to increase the

Barrow, Alaska as part of the OASIS-2009 campaign (Ocean-Atmosphere-Sea Ice-Snowpack). As part of a larger team, Hornbrook focused on studying VOCs as well

17, 2023). "Complications arise in the West as early heat wave causes snowpack to melt rapidly". ABC News. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023

major area of concern for the DFG was water flow. By mid-July each year, snowpack in the mountains (the major source of water for the Smith River) had completely

equivalent from synthetic aperture radar and from reconstruction of the snowpack post-melting from calculations of the energy balance. 1968 - NCGE Medal

heavy rainfall in conjunction with an estimated 212 percent of normal snowpack in the Rocky Mountains contributed to this flooding event. Two of the most

third of this precipitation comes in the form of snow. As a result, the snowpack at the Col de Porte (1,326 m; 4,350 ft) is around one metre (3.3 ft) thick

underground dwelling with power. Water for the system flowed from glacial snowpack on Mt. Audubon. More than $200,000 (equivalent to $1,964,807 in 2023 was

prevalent during the winter, with sudden blizzards, high winds, and deep snowpack. High country overnight trips require gear suitable for −35 °F (−37 °C)

gear caught a snowbank (increasing veer); the port propeller struck a snowpack at 90 mph and 2800 rpm, ripping the engine from its mount and making the

States. May–June – Floods along the Missouri River, related to melted snowpack, killed five people and left US$2 billion in damage. May 5–12 – Tropical

Pacific Northwest often lasts from May until October. A wet spring and large snowpack in the state may be responsible for delaying fire season at higher elevations

the Chips Fire.: 16  During the winter and spring of 2011–2012, a low snowpack dried out fuels on the ground. Consequently, 1,000-hour fuel moistures

2023, which much improved drought conditions in the state and boosted the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada to more than 200% of average for the date. Some researchers

"strong tendency" to burn from southwest to northeast.: 34  A scant winter snowpack leading up to the 2012 fire season in Northern California drove the moisture

changes in berry ressources. These communities have noticed a decrease in snowpack in recent winters. Hotter summers and thawing of permafrost also create

P. C.; Germino, M. J. (March 2017). "Effects of experimentally reduced snowpack and passive warming on montane meadow plant phenology and floral resources"

almost every day of January, February and March has more than 5 cm of snowpack (29, 28, and 22 days, respectively), and on average, approximately 12 days

Prendin, Angela Luisa; Brunetti, Michele (February 2023). "Recent waning snowpack in the Alps is unprecedented in the last six centuries". Nature Climate