Snow Energy Exchanges

• Atmospheric (Longwave) Radiation

CLOUD, T = 0oC

SNOW, T = 0oC

CLEAR DRY AIR, T = 0oC

Total Energy Emitted = gFT4

Emissivity

Air 0.60 - 0.70

Water, Ice, Snow 0.92 - 0.97

Net Energy Loss

From Snow Pack

No Net Energy Loss

From Snow Pack

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