Why snow is crucial for water supply — and what will happen when it becomes scarce

Karen R. Ryberg ()

Nature, 2024, vol. 629, issue 8014, 1013-1014

Abstract: Analysis of 70 years of snowfall in the Northern Hemisphere reveals that snow buffers the effect of varying precipitation levels on streamflow. The link highlights the need to rethink water-resource management as snow levels decline.

Keywords: Climate change; Climate sciences; Hydrology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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