The Historical Climate — Snowfall indicator shows the historical trend of daily cumulative snowfall. Snowpack is a key element for mountain ecosystems: it serves as a water reserve, insulates soil from extreme frost, and profoundly influences biodiversity and seasonal cycles.
Changes in snow regimes, amplified by global warming, alter melt timing, aquifer recharge, and downstream water availability during summer months.
Data come from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. The variable used is snowfall_sum (daily cumulative snowfall). Data are interpolated to the site's geographic position.
| Code | Name | Provider | Type | Coverage | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WRD_OPNMT_99 | Open-Meteo Historical Weather | Open-Meteo | db | Global | 1940 - present |
Historical trend of daily cumulative snowfall. Open-Meteo variable: snowfall_sum. Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Units: cm.