Science of Snow National Snow and Ice Data Center
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For snow to fall, moisture must be present in the atmosphere. Snowstorms also rely heavily on temperature, but not necessarily the temperature we feel on the ground.
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Arctic sea ice reaches record low, says NASA
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Polar Science Center » Melinda Webster
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National Snow and Ice Data Center
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Record low Antarctic sea ice coverage indicates a new sea ice state
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Scientists Report a Dramatic Drop in the Extent of Antarctic Sea Ice - Inside Climate News
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Snow, Causes, Types & Effects
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Vegetation, snow cover, and sea ice distribution varies over years
Snowflake Science
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Climate & skiing NOAA
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Antarctic sea ice hits 'record-smashing' low coverage area, new data show, Climate Crisis News