Use of ESP for Snow Use of ESP for Snow ParametersParameters

Ben Balk and Larry RundquistBen Balk and Larry Rundquist

APRFCAPRFC

Standard AHPS Probability GraphicStandard AHPS Probability Graphic

Use Same Analysis for SnowpackUse Same Analysis for Snowpack

Based on Simulated TracesBased on Simulated Traces

Exceedance Probability GraphExceedance Probability Graph

Early Season TracesEarly Season Traces

Average Weekly Snow AccumulationAverage Weekly Snow Accumulation

Exceedance Probability GraphExceedance Probability Graph

SummarySummary Can use ESP to analyze simulated SWECan use ESP to analyze simulated SWE May also be used for other snow May also be used for other snow

parameters such as depth or aerial extentparameters such as depth or aerial extent Requires explanation for user to Requires explanation for user to

understand graphicsunderstand graphics Uses include water supply, recreation, and Uses include water supply, recreation, and

resource managementresource management