Snow ablation means the removal of snow any any form (snow melt , evaporation or sublimation, or removal of snow by wind). But snowmelt is only the melting of snow due to energy transfer. read more
Snow ablation means the removal of snow any any form (snow melt , evaporation or sublimation, or removal of snow by wind). But snowmelt is only the melting of snow due to energy transfer. This page may be out of date. read more
Snow ablation and melt The rate of snow melt is dependent on energy availability, which is mostly in the form of radiation . Cold snowpacks have a negative energy balance, but warming causes the snowpack to become isothermal (0 o C) and additional energy results in positive energy balance and melt. read more