High alpine site at peak snow accumulation
Detailed Description
At 12,160 feet, Senator Beck Meteorological Station, Colorado, is one of the higher elevation alpine sites in the network and shows the large amount of snow at these high-altitude catchment environments, as well as sublimation and wind redistribution of snow, a potentially important area to measure for water availability forecasting.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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