| Term: | Snow cover |
| Definition: |
(1) in general, the accumulation of snow on the ground surface (2) the areal extent of snow-covered ground, usually expressed as percent of total area in a given region. NSIDCCryosphere
In general, the accumulation of snow on the ground surface, and in particular, the areal extent of snow-covered ground (NSIDC, 2008); term to be preferably used in conjunction with the climatologic relevance of snow on the ground. See also snowpack. IACSSnow Covering of the ground, either completely or partially, by snow. WMOMeteoterm Snow accumulated on the ground. (TR) WMOHydrology The Accumulation of fallen Snow covering the ground. TrombottoGeocryology 1. The areal extent of snow-covered ground, usually expressed as percent of total area in a given region. 2. In general, a layer of snow on the ground surface. Compare snowfield, snowpack. 3. The depth of snow on the ground, usually expressed in inches or centimeters. AMSglossary GCW |