A historical record of the use of snow cover forecasts in the mid-Columbia area

TitleA historical record of the use of snow cover forecasts in the mid-Columbia area
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1953
AuthorsKramer, H. A.
Conference Name21st Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 21st Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1953
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationBoise, Idaho
KeywordsEconomics of snow surveys, Flood warning
Abstract

A report is presented showing the usefulness of snow survey forecasts in pre-planning or industrial operations in the mid-reaches of the Columbia River. Mention is made of the dangers of population crowding into the seldom used flood plain of the large rivers and the difficulties of saving life and property when occupants cannot see the potential dangers. Conditions existing before and after the 1948 flood are depicted. Examples of flood warnings are shown in the text and documented for date and time.