METEOROLOGICAL DATA NEAR NORTH FORK WALTON CREEK, RABBIT EARS PASS, COLORADO, U.S.A., 1984–2008

By Douglas R. Halm, Larry D. Beaver, George H Leavesley, and Michael M. Reddy

2009

U.S. Geological Survey Data Series 415


I.  INTRODUCTION

       In 1983, a snowmelt energy budget study was initiated by the U.S. Geological Survey on a small watershed near Rabbit Ears Pass, Colorado, to better understand snowmelt processes. The study included data collection from hydrological and meteorological instrumentation. Interest in long term, high-altitude meteorological sites has increased recently due to the increased awareness of global climate change. The meteorological data collected near Rabbit Ears Pass may aid researchers involved in global climate change studies. Meteorological data from 1984 to 2008 are presented.

II.  DISCLAIMERS:

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III.  CONTENTS

DS415.pdf
Table_DS415.xls
Table_DS415.pdf
README.txt


VI. INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION FOR U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DATA SERIES 415
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