Snow Survey Procedure

The manual provides guidelines and standardized procedures for conducting snow surveys to measure snow depth and water content. It covers various aspects of the snow survey process, ensuring consistency and accuracy in data collection. It describes the equipment used (snow tubes, scales, thermometers) and the step-by-step process for measuring snow depth and water content, provides guidelines for recording and reporting data, ensuring precision in measurements, includes instructions for selecting representative sites that accurately reflect snow conditions across a larger area. It also includes safety protocols for the survey.