BOREAS Snow Temperature and Density Profiles from 1994 and 1996

Snow depth, density in 3-cm intervals, integrated snow pack density, snow water equivalent (SWE), and physical properties were measured in 1994 and 1996. The BOREAS HYD-03 team collected this data from several sites in the Southern and Northern Study Areas (SSA and NSA) to predict spatial distributions of snow properties. Measurements were taken using standard tools including a meter stick, snow density cutter, thermometer, and a Canadian snow sampler.

Use Cases

• Modeling snowmelt runoff and water availability using snow water equivalent (SWE) and density measurements.
• Validating remote sensing algorithms for snow cover by comparing with ground-truth snow depth and temperature profiles.
• Studying gas transmissivity through snow packs using detailed snow pit physical property evaluations.
• Analyzing spatial and temporal variability of snowpack characteristics across different boreal forest sites.

Strengths

• Data includes detailed 3-cm interval snow density profiles, enabling fine-scale analysis of snowpack structure.
• Measurements cover two distinct years (1994 and 1996) across multiple sites in the SSA and NSA, providing temporal and spatial context.
• Standardized measurement tools like the Canadian snow sampler were used, promoting methodological consistency.

Limitations

• Core dataset facts like row count, specific column names, and exact file size are unavailable from all provided sources.
• Conflicting 'last updated' dates exist between platforms (1994-04-27 and 2026-03-13), creating uncertainty about metadata maintenance.

Provenance

Source

BOREAS HYD-03 team, associated with ORNL_CLOUD.

Collection Method

Field measurements using standard tools: meter stick, 100 cc snow density cutter, dial stem thermometer, Canadian snow sampler.

Time Range

1994 to 1996

Freshness

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Geography

Boreal forest sites in the Southern Study Area (SSA) and Northern Study Area (NSA) of the BOREAS project.