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Scientists are taking their offices to Colorado’s snow country. 

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In a new 5-year study called SnowEx, 

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researchers are improving techniques to determine how much water is stored in snow-covered regions, globally. 

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Measuring how much water is in a snowpack is not easy.

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Forests and different terrains can influence snow depth and density

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and the kinds of sensors that can be used to measure it.

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Scientists are investigating the best combination of sensors for these different environments.

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More accurate snow measurements will help scientists and decision makers better understand our world’s water supply 

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and better predict floods and droughts.

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This year the study is being carried out in Grand Mesa and Senator Beck Basin.

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The variety of forest cover and snow conditions makes these sites good testbeds for developing global measurements of snow.

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Now that is an office with a view. 

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