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Snow layer hardnessVariable Name

Snow layers within the snowpack are a record of the winter’s weather. Like tree rings or strata of rock, layers can be traced to dates and conditions that formed them. One of the most important characteristics of a layer is its hardness. Harder snow is stronger and cohesive, while softer snow is weaker.

Term

snowLayerHardness

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Provenance

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Provenance Uri

http://cbavalanchecenter.org/interpreting-snowpack-layers-and-hardness/

Note

Added to support Critical Zone Observatory (CZO) data use cases.