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<br /> What does it take for snowmelt <br /> related flooding to occur? <br />· Above normal (SWE > 1250/0) snow pack between <br />9,000ft and 11 ,000ft. <br />- Lower snow pack melts out too early and quick. <br />- Higher snow pack takes a long time to melt. <br />· Period of above normal temperatures for 5-10 days <br />with nights> 32F. <br />· Thunderstorm rains on runoff swollen creek. <br />- Rifle-Government Creek, Memorial Day 1991 <br />· General storm follows a warm period. <br />