In partnership with the California Department of Water Resources, we have installed and are now operating the Sky-To-Stream Measurement System (graphic above). This system incorporates both established and innovative new technologies to measure water/snow from the moment it falls from the sky until it heads downhill in Castle Creek.

The Sky-to-Stream Measurement System will enable snow, water, and atmospheric monitoring for years to come. Over 20 new instruments and monitoring systems have been installed on a new 25 foot tall platform that is feeding live data to the CSSL data server and website for anyone to use. Our camera system (on the home page) allows for the monitoring of weather conditions at CSSL.

This system enables testing and comparison of new technologies with proven instruments, which will allow for the next generation of snow, water, and weather sensors to be developed and deployed in the field. Additionally, this comprehensive measurement system allows for comparison with modeled hydrological processes that can result in model improvements where deficiencies are found.