Abstract

The paper approaches the recent history of snow hydrology through personal perspectives of researchers in that field. As midcareer research snow hydrologists, i.e. about 15–25 years post PhD, we have our own personal history within the field. In this paper, we (1) share our perspectives on papers that have shaped our interest and understanding of snow hydrology, (2) call attention to some papers that we believe are overlooked, and (3) present a few of our papers that were particularly engaging to write. We compare these papers, weave a narrative of why some papers have been overlooked, and synthesize what makes a paper appealing. We believe that the list of influential papers herein provides a starting point for those who are new to the field of snow hydrology and provides justification for a number of recommendations on how snow science should evolve and be practised. © 2025 Crown Copyright.