Application of aerial snow cover observations to forecasting Flathead Lake inflows

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TitleApplication of aerial snow cover observations to forecasting Flathead Lake inflows
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1962
AuthorsThoms, M. E.
Conference Name30th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 30th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1962
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationCheyenne, Wyoming
KeywordsShort term forecasting, Snow cover distribution, Water supply forecasting
Abstract

A procedure is developed to forecast the potential inflow to Flathead Lake, on the Columbia River system in Montana by using the area covered by snow obtained by aerial flight and mapping during flight over the basin. The procedure is primarily for short term forecasting after May first. This information is used in reservoir regulation and management. The snow cover data is used in connection with temperature and current precipitation values. Reconstituted hydrographs are shown in comparison with observed hydrographs.
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