Snowmelt in a sentence

Another risk is that significant snowmelt could worsen the flooding risk in areas with shallow snowpack, typically below 5,000 feet, such as creeks and streams in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

For instance, she said early snowmelt could shift the volume and temperature of rivers, which could prevent fish from spawning and reduce the province's salmon population.

In the Northern Plains, a speedy snowmelt and possible April showers stoked fears of heavy flooding.

It says extremely warm conditions over the last week have speeded snowmelt, swelling rivers and leaving them vulnerable to added rainfall and the potential for flooding or debris flows.

Monday’s windstorm added an unwanted factor into this spring’s snowmelt equation for the Roaring Fork Valley.

Saugeen Conservation downgraded its flood watch to a “water safety statement” Tuesday but rain and snowmelt will still cause rising water levels and dangerous water conditions, the authority warned.

The centre says continuing hot weather is accelerating snowmelt across most of B.C. and estimates the Bulkley River near Smithers will exceed flood stage by the end of the day.

To avoid a catastrophic "big melt," what is needed is a mild spring with no extreme heat according to state climatologists-- a gradual snowmelt would prevent dangerous flooding, especially in the central valley.

Climate change is predicted to cause an 80–90% loss of snow cover by the end of the century in parts of the European Alps and advance the timing of snowmelt by five to 10 weeks.

Due to the recent snowmelt in the Keweenaw Peninsula, nearby waterfalls are in their prime with roaring spring waters.

Is there a threat of flooding, how much snowmelt can be expected, when will the Alps be free of snow?

Just like we bundle up in warm jackets and boots, dogs can also benefit from extra protection, especially for their paws, which are particularly vulnerable to cuts, scrapes from icy surfaces, burns, and irritations caused by ice and snowmelt.

The ideal time to visit is spring when snowmelt from the mountains creates waterfalls off Forsythe Creek which follows the trail.

The snowmelt line rises up the slopes of Stanton Mountain on an unseasonably warm day in Glacier National Park March 14, 2024.

The unseasonable warm spell brought by a stream of moisture-laden Pacific air has set temperature records and accelerated snowmelt, with the Village of Pemberton declaring a state of local emergency Tuesday in response to rising water levels.

The water sources are fed through snowmelt and rain.

For the health and safety of all Minnesotans, DNR is proactively moving to burning restrictions immediately after snowmelt to reduce potential for wildfire and emergency response.

Sepa warned that the persistent rain combined with some snowmelt could cause problems for people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Snowmelt caused by global warming reveals mummified penguins and hundreds of bones that were hidden for.

The City and Borough of Juneau is warning residents Wednesday to be prepared in case heavy rains and snowmelt cause landslides or avalanches.