Global Weather Datasets May Be Underestimating Himalayan Snowfall, Says International Study

Himalayas could be receiving more snowfall than previous estimates, study suggests - The Tribune

A new study shows that in just one winter, the previous best available Himalayan snowfall analyses underestimated total seasonal snowfall by 37 per cent over Lake Hampta area in Himachal Pradesh.

Himalayas Could Be Receiving More Snowfall Than Previous Estimates: Study

<p>New Delhi: A new study shows that in just one winter, the previous best available Himalayan snowfall analyses underestimated total seasonal snowfall by 37 per cent over Lake Hampta area in Himachal Pradesh.</p> <p>Researchers, including those from the British Antarctic Survey, UK Met Office and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, said Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years and that the study provides improved estimates of s…

Global weather datasets may be underestimating Himalayan snowfall, says international study

Global weather models significantly underestimate Himalayan snowfall, a new study found. This underestimation is particularly pronounced in the western Himalayas during major winter storms. Researchers used novel sensors and Archimedes' principle to gather accurate snowfall data. Improved snowfall estimates will aid water resource planning and avalanche hazard assessments. These findings could also enhance climate change impact studies across th…

Study suggests Himalayas receive more snowfall than estimated

A new study shows that in just one winter, the previous best available Himalayan snowfall analyses underestimated total seasonal snowfall by 37 per cent over Lake Hampta area in Himachal Pradesh.