Snowmelt Runoff Generation

Abstract Snowmelt runoff has major influence on water supply and hazards for many temperate and polar regions. The magnitude and timing of runoff depend on the processes of snow accumulation and melt, which are controlled by factors that include latitude, topography, and land use. The amount of runoff production is affected by meltwater loss to evaporation and infiltration, the latter is often limited by frozen soil conditions. Runoff is …