Post by Hydrosat

From shrinking snowpack to expanding heat islands: monitor Denver's evolving drought risks with thermal imagery. 🛰️ Denver is experiencing one of its hottest and driest years on record. Following a winter of historically low snowpack, the city entered spring with strained reservoirs and growing water restrictions. Since snowmelt supplies most of Denver's annual water storage, every missing snowfall translates into increased pressure on water resources throughout the year, and increases the risks of urban heat and wildfire events. 🌡️ Thermal imagery helps visualize these risks in real time. This March 7ᵗʰ image shows one of the few significant snow events of the season (compared to the February 14ᵗʰ image without snow). Across Denver, hotspots appear where dark, man-made surfaces trap and retain solar energy, while parks, vegetation, and other cooler green areas stand out as offsets to urban heat impacts. Explore how our thermal infrared intelligence supports national resilience and resource management through our Data Discovery Platform 👉https://lnkd.in/eY7a92hA