Georeferenced Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent Dataset (2025) from East Kazakhstan Region

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Authors: Dmitry V. Chernykh, R. Yu. Biryukov, Lilia Lubenets, A. A. Bondarovich, Nurassyl Zhomartkan, Almasbek Maulit, Dauren Nurekenov, Kamilla Rakhymbek, Yerzhan Baiburin, Aliya Nugumanova
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Abstract

In this work, we present the Snow Depth and Snow Water Equivalent Dataset for specific areas located in the East Kazakhstan Region that can be exploited to monitor and understand water resource dynamics in mountain regions. The present dataset represents a georeferenced collection of snow depth, snow density, and derived snow water equivalent (SWE) measurements obtained through manual snow surveys. Snow survey observations were conducted during field campaigns in the East Kazakhstan Region during the period of maximum snow accumulation from 27 February to 6 March 2025. Snow survey sites were selected to maximize coverage of diverse landscape settings and snow accumulation conditions. In total, 111 snow survey sites were established across the East Kazakhstan Region, and 2331 snow depth measurements and 555 snow density measurements were collected. In post-field (laboratory) processing, snow water equivalent (SWE) was calculated for all snow survey sites based on measured snow depth and snow density values.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cryospheric studies and observations Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies Flood Risk Assessment and Management

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Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
40–40
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN