Snow and Ice

Himalayan Snow Lines on the Rise
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Himalayan Snow Lines on the Rise

More and more, mountain snow in the Mount Everest region is vanishing into thin air.

Published Feb 15, 2025

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Not-so Snowy Alaska
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Not-so Snowy Alaska

Warmer-than-usual weather brought melting and a lack of snowfall to parts of the state in winter 2024–2025.

Published Feb 1, 2025

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Snow Cover
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Snow Cover

Snow and ice influence climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. When it melts, snow is a source of water for drinking and vegetation; too much snowmelt can lead to floods. These maps show average snow cover by month.

Mar 2000 — Jan 2025

Snow and Ice

A Chill Over Chicagoland
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A Chill Over Chicagoland

Toward the end of a late-January cold spell, snow and lake ice blanketed the landscape.

Published Jan 29, 2025

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Southern States Frozen Over
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Southern States Frozen Over

A rare winter storm brought frigid temperatures and heavy snow to states from Texas to North Carolina.

Published Jan 23, 2025

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