Is peak snowpack in the North Cascade Mountains decreasing over time?

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TitleIs peak snowpack in the North Cascade Mountains decreasing over time?
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference2002
AuthorsPattee, S.
Conference Name70th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 70th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedMay 2002
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationGranby, Colorado
KeywordsCascade Range, Snowpack records, Snowpack accumulation
Abstract

Snowpack records have been kept within the North Cascade Mountains for the past 60 years or more. Analysis of long-term records at selected stations show a dramatic downward trend in peak snowpack accumulations. Data analysis, potential causes and probable effects will be addressed.
URLsites/westernsnowconference.org/PDFs/2002Pattee.pdf