Articles | Volume 20, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-20-5725-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-20-5725-2026
Research article
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06 Oct 2026
Research article |  | 06 Oct 2026

Mechanisms and patterns of snow depth and land surface temperature interactions in arid mountains: coupling coordination and lagged responses across Xinjiang, China

Haixing Li, Xiaolong Bao, Shiqi Lu, Yi Chu, Jun Lu, Mengge Xiao, and Xuelei Lei

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Short summary
Mountain snow is a critical water source, but its warming response is complex. This study developed a new method to examine this in arid Xinjiang mountains using long-term satellite data, revealing a three-level control system and that a strong snow-temperature link does not guarantee a healthy system; it also provides a framework for water availability prediction and climate adaptation.
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