Snow and Ice

Arctic Sea Ice Below Average in Winter 2023
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Arctic Sea Ice Below Average in Winter 2023

The end-of-winter sea ice extent in March 2023 was the fifth lowest in the satellite record.

Published Mar 22, 2023

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Antarctic Sea Ice Reaches Another Record Low
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Antarctic Sea Ice Reaches Another Record Low

The long-term trend for sea ice in the south is still flat, while the global trend points downward.

Published Mar 16, 2023

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Snow in Southern California
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Snow in Southern California

A powerful late-February storm brought blizzard conditions to areas near Los Angeles.

Published Feb 27, 2023

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Great Lakes Low on Ice
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Great Lakes Low on Ice

This winter, ice cover in the basin has hovered at unusually low levels.

Published Feb 17, 2023

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Snow and Haze in Utah
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Snow and Haze in Utah

Snowy surfaces increase the chance of temperature inversions, which contribute to air quality problems in the Salt Lake City area.

Published Feb 16, 2023

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