Evaluate the potential of an automated mountain weather and snowpack monitoring network in the northeastern U.S. And determine number of sites, staff to carry out purpose

This $996,259 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.907 - Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting program) aims to evaluate the potential of an automated mountain weather and snowpack monitoring network in the Northeastern U.S. and determine the number of sites, staff, and resources required to implement such a network. The University of New Hampshire is the prime awardee, and will collaborate with the Appalachian Mountain Club, University of Vermont, and Schoodic Institute to engage stakeholders, design the network configuration, and develop an implementation plan. Key deliverables include identifying stakeholder requirements, assessing potential data uses, and specifying network parameters like site locations and sensor requirements. This multi-phase project will run from September 2023 through September 2025.