function_SWEfromDepth.(01/25/01)

CRHM Platform

SWEfromDepth(Snow_Depth)

Calculates the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) from the Depth of Snow.

Units

  • (mm)

Inputs

  • Snow_Depth (m) - Snow Water Equivalent.

Returns

if (Snow_Depth > 0.6)

    SWE = 4.5608*Snow_Depth*100.0-128.06

else if (Snow_Depth > 0.0205)

    SWE = 2.39*Snow_Depth*100.0+2.05

else

    SWE=0

return (SWE)