Snowmelt

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009003",
  "term": "Snowmelt",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which snow and ice transform into liquid water, primarily due to rising air temperatures, solar radiation, or warm rain. This process is a major component of the hydrological cycle in cold regions, contributing significantly to streamflow and groundwater recharge. The rate of snowmelt is influenced by factors such as snowpack depth, albedo, and energy balance.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/snowmelt/"
}