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
A phenomenon known as a “heat dome” set the stage for remarkably high temperatures as meteorological summer got under way.
Published Jun 11, 2021Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes
Persistent heavy rain raised rivers to levels not seen since 1961.
Published Mar 24, 2021Image of the Day Land Water Drought Fires Floods Human Presence Remote Sensing Water Color Temperature Extremes
