Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 30, issue 6
Articles | Volume 30, issue 6
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-1691-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-1691-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 30, issue 6
Research article
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30 Mar 2026
Research article |  | 30 Mar 2026

How montane forests shape snow cover dynamics across the central European Alps

Vincent Haagmans, Giulia Mazzotti, Clare Webster, and Tobias Jonas

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In the Central European Alps, forests store about 20–30 % of midwinter snow. The effect of forests on snow cover varies greatly with topography, forest structure, weather, and regions. Forests usually decrease snow accumulation and decelerate melt, often leading to a later snow disappearance, especially on sunny slopes. But annual variations are considerable and can even reverse such effects. Environmental shifts will further complicate snow cover dynamics in these mountain forests.
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