Interannual variability of winter precipitation in the European Alps: relations with the North Atlantic Oscillation.

The European Alps rely on winter precipitation for various needs in terms of hydropower and other water uses. Major European rivers originate from the Alps and depend on winter precipitation and the consequent spring snow melt for their summer base flows. Understanding the fluctuations in winter rai...

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Main Authors: E. Bartolini, P. Claps, P. D'Odorico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/13/17/2009/hess-13-17-2009.pdf