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Montana SNOTEL Locations, 2010

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Data Provider U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water and Climate Center
Date 04/23/2010
Content Type Downloadable Data
Abstract SNOTEL, which stands for Snowpack Telemetry, is an automated system designed to collect snowpack and related climatic data in the Western United States.The basic SNOTEL station provides snowpack water content data via a pressure-sensing snow pillow. It also collects data on snow depth, all-season precipitation accumulation, and air temperature with daily maximums, minimums, and averages. Many of the enhanced SNOTEL stations are also equipped to take soil moisture and temperature measurements at various depths.The stations in this data set were downloaded from the National Water and Climate Center web site at http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/nwcc/inventory. Geographic coordinates of stations available from this web site are rounded to the nearest 0.01 degrees of latitude (approximately 1000 meters) for security purposes.
Purpose This data set provides approximate locations of SNOTEL stations to facilitate understanding and mapping of their spatial distributon. Data from the SNOTEL network allow agencies to develop accurate and reliable water supply forecasts, climate studies, air and water quality investigations, climate change, and endangered species habitat analysis.
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Data Access https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Shapefiles/Snotel2010.zip
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Distribution liability The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.
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