Prospects for affecting the quantity and timing of water yield through snowpack management in Southern Rocky Mountain area

One of four papers dealing with snow hydrology of water yield from forested areas of different climatic areas in the United States.A discussion of water yield problems from the Rocky Mountain areas of Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico is presented in relation to the Alpine Zone and Sub-Alpine Zone. These zones are described and their definite effect on water yield. Various methods of timber cutting effects are discussed. Wind movement of snow are mentioned as a serious problem. Studies in the White Mountains of Arizona are included in the discussion.