Volume forecasts using the SSAR model in a zone mode

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TitleVolume forecasts using the SSAR model in a zone mode
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1979
AuthorsKuehl, D. W.
Conference Name47th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 47th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1979
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationSparks, Nevada
KeywordsModels, Snow Accumulation, Snow depletion, Snow survey network design, Water supply forecasting
Abstract

The redesign of the elevation zone computation routines of the watershed model of the SSARR system will make possible operational continuous simulation of snow accumulation and ablation for various elevation bands. Volume runoff forecasts can be prepared by the model using the model conditions for any date and subsequent temperature and precipitation sequences of previous years.Correlation between snow course observed snow water equivalents and simulated snow water equivalents in model zones are excellent. These results suggest combined use of temperature and precipitation model and observed snow course data will produce improved water supply forecasts. The model results will be valuable for (1) evaluation of snow courses and network design, (2) definition of snow climatology, and (3) interpolation and extensions of snow course records.
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