Problem
A snowpack has the following characteristics:
a) hs = 250 cm
b) ps = 390 kg/m3
c) Ts = -3.5oC
• The net flux of energy during the melt period is 8.5 MJ/(m2*day). How many days does it take for the snowpack to be isothermal at 0°C? Assume the melt temperature to be 0oC.
• How many days does it take for the snowpack to be ripe? Assume a liquid water holding capacity of 3% of SWE.
• How many days does it take for the snowpack to then completely melt?