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Assessing hydroclimatic impacts of climate change in snowy catchments using a physically based hydrological model

Talbot, Frédéric, Sylvain, Jean-Daniel, Drolet, Guillaume, Poulin, Annie, Martel, Jean-Luc et Arsenault, Richard. 2025. « Assessing hydroclimatic impacts of climate change in snowy catchments using a physically based hydrological model ». Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, vol. 59.

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Study Region This study focuses on 34 snowy catchments in Southern Quebec, Canada, characterized by diverse physiographic and hydrometeorological conditions. The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change due to its cold, snow-dominated hydrology and significant seasonal variability in temperature and precipitation. Study Focus The study evaluates future hydroclimatic changes using the Water flow and balance Simulation Model (WaSiM), a physically based distributed hydrological model. Hydroclimatic variables, including precipitation, snow water equivalent (SWE), streamflow, evapotranspiration, soil moisture, and groundwater recharge, were analyzed for reference (1981–2010) and future (2070–2099) periods. New Hydrological Insights for the Region The findings reveal significant shifts from snowfall to rainfall, reduced snow accumulation, and earlier snowmelt, leading to altered seasonal streamflow patterns, increased winter low flows, and earlier peak flows. Groundwater recharge and evapotranspiration are projected to rise during colder months, while surface runoff is expected to decline. In addition to analyzing individual variables, the study highlights how climate change alters the relationships between key hydrological processes, such as those linking groundwater recharge, soil moisture and evapotranspiration. These interdependencies underscore the importance of adopting a holistic approach to assess climate change impacts on the water cycle.

Type de document: Article publié dans une revue, révisé par les pairs
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Poulin, Annie
Martel, Jean-Luc
Arsenault, Richard
Affiliation: Génie de la construction, Génie de la construction, Génie de la construction
Date de dépôt: 05 juin 2025 15:40
Dernière modification: 07 août 2025 20:01
URI: https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/31021

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