The Met Office currently operates a network of laser snow depth sensors. These sensors are

now obsolete and we are awarding a contract to purchase new equipment to

automatically measure snow depth at our observing sites.

The Met Office needs to measure the key weather and climate parameter of snow depth as

defined according to ISO 772:2022 10.28 i.e., the total height of the snowpack measured

vertically from the ground to the snow surface. Although we currently use laser-based

sensors, we are open to using other techniques and may choose to use more than one

solution that meets the requirements (where relevant).