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Analysis of Snow Climatology Study 

This study, conducted from 1999–2001, collected and analyzed climatology data from across Minnesota. The archival project website includes statistics on snow accumulation season, mean seasonal snowfall, percentile rankings and probability of exceedance, snow water equivalence, and wind frequency distribution. Case studies and project task reports are also available.

Other Projects

  • Promoting the Adoption of Snow Fences through Landowner Engagement (2022)
  • Expanding Landowner Adoption of Snow Control Measures through a Better Understanding of Landowner Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (2019)
  • Expanding the Adoption on Private Lands: Blowing and Drifting Snow Control Treatments and the Cost Effectiveness of Permanent versus Non-Permanent Treatment Options (2017)
  • Assessing the Use of Willow Shrub Species on Living Snow Fence Designs to Manage the Damaging Effects of Salt (2015)
  • Web-Based Preventative Blowing and Drifting Snow Control Calculator Decision Tool (2013-2015)
  • Research and Assess the Farmer and MnDOT Economic and Environmental Costs and Benefits of Living Snow Fences Including Carbon Impacts (2009-2012)

Resources

  • Minnesota Department of Transportation Living Snow Fences website
  • USDA National Agroforestry Center
  • Living Snow Fences: Functions and Benefits (PDF), U of M Extension
  • University of Minnesota Climatology
  • Catching the Snow with Living Snow Fences (PDF), U of M Extension, 1999

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