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Jessica E Sanow, PhD

Jessica is a Hydrologist with the USGS Colorado Water Science Center (COWSC) in Lakewood, CO. 

My research interests involve exploring the spatial and temporal variability of the snowpack using field-based measurements and remote sensing techniques. This is partially a continuation of my PhD work where I explored the snowpack surface roughness and the associated effects within hydrologic models.
 

Professional Experience

  • Hydrologic Technician, USGS - South Atlantic Water Science Center (2014-2016)

  • Hydrologist, USGS - Moab Field Office (2017)

  • Operations Research Analyst, USGS - Fort Collins Science Center (2018-2019)

  • Hydrologist, BLM - White River Field Office (2019-2021)

  • Hydrologist, NOAA/NWS - Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center (2021-2022)

  • Hydrologist, USFS - White River National Forest (2022-2023)

  • Research Associate, Colorado State University (2022-present)
     

Education and Certifications

  • BS in Geoscience emphasis in Hydrology, Boise State University (2014)

  • MS in Natural Resources, University of Idaho (2016)

  • Environmental Education Teaching Certificate, University of Idaho (2016)

  • PhD in Watershed Science emphasis in Snow Hydrology, Colorado State University (2022)

     

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Fassnacht, S.R.; Patterson, G.G.; Venable, N.B.H.; Cherry, M.L.; Pfohl, A.K.D.; Sanow, J.E.; Tedesche, M.E. How Do We Define Climate Change? Considering the Temporal Resolution of Niveo-Meteorological Data. Hydrology 2020, 7, 38. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology7030038
Fassnacht, S. & Suzuki, Kazuyoshi & Sanow, Jessica & Sexstone, Graham & Pfohl, Anna & Tedesche, Molly & Simms, Bradley & Thomas, Eric. (2023). Snow Surface Roughness across Spatio-Temporal Scales. Water. 15. 2196. 10.3390/w15122196.
Sanow, Jessica & Fassnacht, S. & Kamin, David & Sexstone, Graham & Bauerle, William & Oprea, Iuliana. (2018). Geometric Versus Anemometric Surface Roughness for a Shallow Accumulating Snowpack. Geosciences. 8. 463. 10.3390/geosciences8120463.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

Science and Products

Non-USGS Publications**

Fassnacht, S.R.; Patterson, G.G.; Venable, N.B.H.; Cherry, M.L.; Pfohl, A.K.D.; Sanow, J.E.; Tedesche, M.E. How Do We Define Climate Change? Considering the Temporal Resolution of Niveo-Meteorological Data. Hydrology 2020, 7, 38. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology7030038
Fassnacht, S. & Suzuki, Kazuyoshi & Sanow, Jessica & Sexstone, Graham & Pfohl, Anna & Tedesche, Molly & Simms, Bradley & Thomas, Eric. (2023). Snow Surface Roughness across Spatio-Temporal Scales. Water. 15. 2196. 10.3390/w15122196.
Sanow, Jessica & Fassnacht, S. & Kamin, David & Sexstone, Graham & Bauerle, William & Oprea, Iuliana. (2018). Geometric Versus Anemometric Surface Roughness for a Shallow Accumulating Snowpack. Geosciences. 8. 463. 10.3390/geosciences8120463.

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.