Improved snow model captures Northeast's winter thaws and runoff more accurately
The Quick Take
Mountain snow in the Northeast is different. The region's milder, more humid mountain climate shapes winter conditions that are different from those of the western United States. Yet, snow models don't always capture those differences.
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