Yosemite Nature Notes 8: Snow Line

The video discusses the arrival of Pacific weather systems in California, focusing on the impact of rain and snow in Yosemite National Park. It explores the concept of snow lines, their variability, and the transition zones where rain turns to snow. The video highlights the importance of understanding snow line shifts due to climate change and their effects on the park's ecosystem and potential flooding. A historical account of the 1997 flood in Yosemite is provided, emphasizing the consequences of rain on snow events. The video concludes with observations on the significance of snow lines in the Sierra Nevada.

How does the transition from rain to snow occur in the Sierra Nevada?

How does climate change affect the snow line and precipitation patterns in Yosemite?

What were the effects of the 1997 flood in Yosemite National Park?