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How to measure snow

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How to measure snow

527 views October 25, 2016 1:38

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Denver Water pays close attention to the amount of snow that falls in the mountains west of Denver. Our drinking water comes from snow that falls in the Colorado and South Platte river basins. Our mountain caretakers measure snow once a month at 11 locations in Grand, Park and Summit counties.

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Denver Water published this 1:38 video tutorial on October 25, 2016. It has been watched 527 times on YouTube.

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  • Measuring Snow - National Weather Service weather.gov

    Snow Measurement Guidelines (NWS Cooperative Observer Program) "In Depth" Snow Measuring is a CoCoRaHS training slide-show on snow measurement techniques. "Measuring Snow" video is provided under the following restricte…

  • Snow Measurement Guidelines weather.gov

    The measurement should reflect the average depth of snow, ice pellets, and glaze ice on the ground at your usual measurement site (not disturbed by human activities). Measurements from rooftops, paved areas, and the lik…

  • How to Measure Snowfall Accurately weather.gov

    Snow Depth: This is the amount of all snow on the ground and may include snowfall that has fallen in previous events.On your second snowboard, or on a flat piece of ground, measure the total snowfall to the nearest inch.

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