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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-723-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-723-2019
Research article
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07 Feb 2019
Research article |  | 07 Feb 2019

Streamflow forecast sensitivity to air temperature forecast calibration for 139 Norwegian catchments

Trine J. Hegdahl, Kolbjørn Engeland, Ingelin Steinsland, and Lena M. Tallaksen

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Flood forecasting relies on high-quality meteorological data. This study shows how improved temperature forecasts improve streamflow forecasts in most cases, with the degree of improvement depending on season and region. To improve temperature forecasts further, catchment-specific methods should be developed to account for these seasonal and regional differences. In short, for climates with a seasonal snow cover, higher-quality temperature forecasts clearly improve flood forecasts.
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