Snow Melt Dynamics: Phases, Energy Balance, and Water Movement

This lecture covers the phases of snowmelt, including warming, ripening, and output phases, explaining the energy balance required for each phase. It discusses the dynamics of liquid water movement in snow, the influence of snowpack density, and the complexities of water transport through snow. The lecture also explores the concepts of cold content, snow pit examples, snowpack density, and the role of capillary forces in retaining meltwater. Additionally, it delves into the processes of water percolation, runoff formation, and the measurement and modeling of liquid water flow in snow.