Mean precipitation and snowfall maps for a mountainous area of potential urban development

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TitleMean precipitation and snowfall maps for a mountainous area of potential urban development
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1973
AuthorsSchaefer, D. G., and Nikleva S. N.
Conference Name41st Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 41st Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1973
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationGrand Junction, Colorado
KeywordsClimatic limitations, Environmental impact, Precipitation, Snowfall
Abstract

As part of an environmental impact study, the climate of the mountainous areas north and west of Vancouver, Canada were studied to assess possible climatic limitations to urban development of the mountainous slopes. A model of mean annual precipitation based upon available data and meteorological theory is presented. A mean annual snowfall map is derived in part from relationships between mean annual snowfall and mean annual precipitation at various altitudes. Implications for urban planning are discussed.
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