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1 was at mid-elevation, (table 2). Plot 1 was located on a southern aspect, plots 2 and 3 on northeast
through eastern aspects, and plot 4 on a southwestern aspect. Plots 1 and 2 were found with similar slope
positioning whereas plots 3 and 4 were located in the lower portions of their respective slopes. Plots 3
and 4 had very little canopy coverage and snow intercept efficiency (SIE).
Table 2: Site characteristics of lynx project plots, winter 2015.
November's site visit had the coldest temperatures and shallowest snow pack for all stations (table 3).
February and March site visits had similarly warm temperatures averaging 4°C. Plot 2 had the deepest
snow depth whereas plot 4 had the shallowest snow depth on average. Plots 1 and 3 had similar snow
depths throughout the duration of the project.
