Snowmelt Run-off
To Streams and Rivers

If you live in Blanco County, you might not wake up everyday wondering how melting snow run-off contributes to the water cycle.

But, in the world-wide scheme of the water cycle, run-off from snowmelt is a major component of the global movement of water.

In the colder climates much of the springtime runoff and streamflow in rivers is attributable to melting snow and ice.

The effect of snowmelt on potential flooding, mainly during the spring, is something that causes concern for many people around the world. Besides flooding, rapid snowmelt can trigger landslides and debris flows.

Contribution of Snowmelt to Streamflow

Runoff from snowmelt varies not only by season but also by year. The lack of water stored as snowpack in the winter can affect the availability of water (for streamflow) in streams the rest of the year.

This can have an effect on the amount of water in reservoirs located downstream, which in turn can affect water available for agricultural irrigation and the water supply for cities and communities.

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