The influence of autumn rainfall on the runoff from melting snow

TitleThe influence of autumn rainfall on the runoff from melting snow
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1939
AuthorsFarrow, R. C.
Conference Name7th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 7th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedDecember 1938
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part I:
Conference LocationSpokane, Washington
KeywordsFall streamflow, Precipitation, Soil priming, Water supply forecasting
Abstract

A report of a study of ‘Soil Priming’ effects on seasonal runoff as related to the water supply forecasting on the Okanagan River, British Columbia. A soil moisture deficiency curve is developed from fall precipitation data and runoff data over a 14 year period (1923-37). Estimates from the curve are used to adjust the seasonal runoff in percent of normal flow. Statistical procedures are used. A table of data is exhibited and plotted graphs illustrate the effects on seasonal runoff.Discussion by R.E. Horton is included.