Factors affecting temperate variations in the albedo of snowcover

TitleFactors affecting temperate variations in the albedo of snowcover
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1982
AuthorsStrickland, N.
Conference Name50th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 50th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1982
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationReno, Nevada
KeywordsAir temperature, Rainfall, Snow albedo, Snow properties, Snowfall, Snowmelt, Southern Ontario
Abstract

A study of relationships between snowcover albedo, snow characteristics, air temperature and precipitation in Southern Ontario. USACE equations were found to predict albedo relatively poorly in this warm, moist, snow environment.

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