Changes in snowpack in the czech mountains during the last 50 years

This work focuses on the progressive development of snow cover in the last fifty years in Krkonoše, Jizerské mountains and Šumava regions. According to scientific papers and studies, a decrease of snow or snow precipitation is observed on some areas. Snow is an essential part of the natural hydrological cycle and the climate system. The review is focused on the climate changes in the Czech republic, snow and its characteristics. The practical part containes an analysis of the meteorological data from selected stations and the discussion of the snow cover changes during the period 1964-2014. Key words: Czech republic, number of days with snow cover, snow dept