Winter climate variability and snowpack in the West

Snowpack is an important source of water supply in the western United States. This study examines the seasonal variability of an extensive history of snow observations over the western United States and Canada. It links variations in snowpack to variations in atmospheric circulation, surface temperature, and precipitation.

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Main Authors: Cayan, Daniel R., Riddle, Laurence G., Garen, David C., Aguado, Edward
Format: conference_item biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1992
Subjects:Atmospheric Sciences, PACLIM,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/31458
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Summary:Snowpack is an important source of water supply in the western United States. This study examines the seasonal variability of an extensive history of snow observations over the western United States and Canada. It links variations in snowpack to variations in atmospheric circulation, surface temperature, and precipitation.