The difference between the variables SH2O and SMOIS

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SMOIS is all the moisture content of the soil, while SH2O is only the liquid water content. For temperatures above freezing (T > 273.16), the values will be the same. When the temperature is below freezing, at least part of the soil will be ice particles, meaning the value of SH20 will decrease.
 
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