Mountain system monitoring at Senator Beck Basin, San Juan Mountains, Colorado: A new integrative data source to develop and evaluate models of snow and hydrologic processes

An example of snow cover model testing using SBB data is discussed. Serially complete data sets are published including both measured data as well as alternative, corrected data and, in conjunction with validation data, expand the physiographic scope of published mountain system hydrologic data sets in support of advancements in snow hydrology modeling and understanding.', Key Points', Hydrologic modeling data set from high-elevation, snow-dominated catchment Hydrologic data set reflects enhanced radiative forcings of snowpack processes Senator Beck Basin is representative of many Colorado River tributary headwaters