A 18-yr long (1993-2011) snow and meteorological dataset from a mid-altitude mountain site (Col de Porte, France, 1325m alt.) for driving and evaluating snowpack models.

The article offers information on the quality-controlled snow and meteorological dataset derived from the experimental station located in Col de Porte in France gathered from August 1, 1993 to July 31, 2011. It states that the information in the dataset include measurement of air temperature, wind speed, and precipitation rate that focus on snow and rainfall. It says that the dataset was used to develop a snowpack model and development of a multi-year model performance assessment.