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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-2439-2019
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Research article
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21 May 2019
Research article |
| 21 May 2019
| 21 May 2019
Using MODIS estimates of fractional snow cover area to improve streamflow forecasts in interior Alaska
International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775, USA
Water and Environmental Research Center, University of Alaska
Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775, USA
current address: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Los Alamos
National Lab, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA
Jessica E. Cherry
International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks,
Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775, USA
Water and Environmental Research Center, University of Alaska
Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99775, USA
Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center, Anchorage, Alaska, 99502, USA
Ben Balk
Deltares USA, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, USA
Scott Lindsey
Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center, Anchorage, Alaska, 99502, USA
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Latest update: 09 May 2025
Short summary
Remotely sensed snow observations may improve operational streamflow forecasting in remote regions, such as Alaska. In this study, we insert remotely sensed observations of snow extent into the operational framework employed by the US National Weather Service’s Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center. Our work indicates that the snow observations can improve snow estimates and streamflow forecasting. This work provides direction for forecasters to implement remote sensing in their operations.
Remotely sensed snow observations may improve operational streamflow forecasting in remote...
