,- National Technical University of Athens, School of Civil Engineering, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Greece (philipbozanas@gmail.com)
Snow plays a crucial role in Europe’s hydrological cycle, influencing water availability,
river runoff, and seasonal storage in mountain and northern regions that support both
national and transboundary water systems. This study examines key snow-related
processes including snowfall, snow cover fraction, and snow water equivalent across
Europe. Stochastic approaches are applied to quantify long-term persistence
characteristics in snow and hydrological processes. Synthetic scenarios are further
generated to assess potential responses of snow under regional warming. The
results are expected to provide insights into European snow dynamics and their role
in shaping seasonal streamflow and water availability. This study offers a Europe-
wide stochastic perspective on cryosphere–hydrosphere interactions under climate
variability, where changes in snow storage and melt dynamics can affect hydropower
production, agricultural water demand, and drinking water supply.
How to cite: Bozanas, I. F., Sargentis, G.-F., and Iliopoulou, T.: European snow dynamics and changing patterns under climate variability, EGU General Assembly 2026, Vienna, Austria, 3–8 May 2026, EGU26-10737, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu26-10737, 2026.
