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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-22-3993-2018
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Research article
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26 Jul 2018
Research article |
| 26 Jul 2018
| 26 Jul 2018
Recent changes to the hydrological cycle of an Arctic basin at the tundra–taiga transition
Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan, 121 Research Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 1K2, Canada
John W. Pomeroy
Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan, 121 Research Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 1K2, Canada
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Latest update: 17 Jul 2025
Short summary
The Arctic has warmed and vegetation has expanded; however, impacts on hydrology are poorly understood. This study used observed meteorology from the last 56 years and changes in vegetation to simulate the water cycle of an Arctic headwater basin. Several changes were found: decreased snow cover duration, deeper permafrost and earlier peak flows. Most changes are from climate change; however, vegetation impacts blowing snow, partially compensating the impact of climate change on streamflow.
The Arctic has warmed and vegetation has expanded; however, impacts on hydrology are poorly...
