Consequences of Climatic Change for Hydrology in Permafrost Zones

Increasing CO2 concentration in the atmosphere will likely lead to warming and precipitation increase in the permafrost region, though the predicted magnitudes of these changes vary according to different general circulation models. Given the warming trend, all components of the water balance for permafrost zones will be affected. Precipitation enhancement may yield more rain than snow, and warming will shorten the snow accumulation season. …