Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 30, issue 19
Articles | Volume 30, issue 19
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-6131-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-6131-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 30, issue 19
Research article
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01 Oct 2026
Research article |  | 01 Oct 2026

Assessing the seasonal compartmentalization of water fluxes in the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum of a high-elevation mountain grassland

Alessio Gentile, Davide Gisolo, Stefano Brighenti, Giulia Zuecco, Chiara Marchina, Davide Canone, Tanzeel Hamza, Stefano Ferrari, Stefano Bechis, and Stefano Ferraris

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This study explores how snowmelt and rainfall supply water to plants and groundwater in a high-elevation mountain grassland. Using field data and model simulations, we tracked how snowmelt and summer rain move through the soil. Snowmelt mainly supplies deep drainage, while rain mainly feeds plants. Nevertheless, during a very dry year, snowmelt contributed more than usual to plant water use. These results show how reduced snowfalls and droughts may affect the mountain water cycle.
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