Hydrology Terminology
- Snowfall is a form of precipitation that comes down in white or translucent ice crystals.
- Snowmelt is the excess water produced by the melting of snow. This leads to flooding possibilities in the spring when temperatures begin to rise. There is generally a delay in the snowmelt response of a basin due to the melting process and travel times.
- Snowpack is the amount of annual accumulation at higher elevations.