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Snow water equivalent.png

Detailed Description

This graphic shows how snow-water equivalent is calculated. A grey jar with a red lid dominate the graphic. Inside the jar is snow. On the top, the snow is loosely layered. On the bottom of the jar, the snow is more compact. Text alongside the right of the jar reads “snow depth.”

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.