Mountain snow melted away nearly a month ahead of schedule, leaving reservoirs without their usual inflow of freshwater.
Published Jul 14, 2021Image of the Day Land Drought Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes
While record-breaking heat enveloped the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, other parts of the Northern Hemisphere also saw early-summer temperatures climb.
Published Jun 30, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Water Fires Snow and Ice Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
In June 2021, all-time temperature records fell in multiple cities in the U.S. and Canada during a “historic and dangerous” heatwave.
Published Jun 28, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Fires Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
Precipitation totals and lake levels are among the worst they have been since the 1970s.
Published Jun 17, 2021Image of the Day Water Drought Human Presence Temperature Extremes
Extreme heat has descended on the southwestern United States, with several states enduring temperatures near and above record highs for June.
Published Jun 16, 2021Image of the Day Heat Land Drought Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
